Description
A quick and flavorful sesame ground chicken stir fry that tastes like takeout, with a savory and slightly sweet sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 to 2 teaspoons neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Optional: chili flakes or sriracha
- Optional: green onions for topping
Instructions
- Mix the sauce first. In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a pinch of chili flakes if you want heat.
- Heat a pan on medium high. Add the oil, then add the ground chicken. Break it up with a spoon and let it cook until it is no longer pink.
- Add garlic and ginger. Stir for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, but do not let it burn.
- Pour in the sauce. Stir and let it bubble for a couple minutes to thicken slightly and coat the chicken.
- Finish it. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and add green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra saucy chicken for rice, consider doubling the sauce ingredients. If the sauce seems too thin, let it simmer another minute; if too thick, add a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ground chicken, stir fry, sesame chicken, quick dinner, Asian recipes, easy meals