Sesame Ground Chicken

An easy twist on Sesame Chicken that's perfect for busy weeknights! This recipe starts with ground chicken and a sweet & savory sauce and is garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Delicious over rice or all on its own!

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Prep Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 302kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
1 Tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1/2 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
3-4 green onions sliced
2-3 teaspoons sesame seeds

Instructions

In a medium skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and minced garlic and sauté 6-8 minutes or until chicken is crumbled and no longer pink.
Whisk the sauce ingredients together and pour over the chicken in the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds; serve over white rice or in in lettuce wraps.

Notes

Recipe Variations

Use chicken thighs or breasts instead of ground chicken
Add vegetables, such as broccoli, green beans, matchstick carrots, pea pods or bok choy
Substitute brown sugar for the honey
Substitute sriracha for the chili garlic sauce
Use arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch for thickening
Adjust the sauce ingredient amounts to taste
Serve in lettuce wraps

Storage & Reheating Tips

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, transfer to a small skillet and heat over medium heat until completely warmed through.

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