Description

This ground chicken recipe features a savory sauce with a hint of sweetness and heat, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 cup diced onion

2 tablespoons chopped garlic

2 pounds ground chicken breast

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Fresh black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/3 cup brown sugar

1–2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

1/3 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water

Chopped scallions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook a minute longer.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook while breaking up into small pieces until the chicken is cooked through. Drain any drippings from the skillet. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Mix the chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and chicken broth together in a bowl. Pour over the ground chicken and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and then add the cornstarch mixture while stirring.
Simmer the chicken until the sauce is thickened, taste for seasonings and serve with scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This recipe freezes very well for meal prepping, store in an air tight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 140 kcal
Sodium: 55 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Protein: 22 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: ground chicken recipes, chicken stir fry, easy chicken dishes, quick meals