Sesame Ground Chicken : Quick, Flavor-Packed Dinner in 15 Minutes
This Sesame Ground Chicken is a fast favorite for good reason. It’s quick, full of bold sweet and savory flavors, and made with lean ground chicken for a healthier spin on takeout. Tossed in a rich sesame garlic sauce and served over fluffy rice or noodles, it’s the kind of meal that satisfies cravings and fits your weeknight schedule.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger (optional)
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 30 seconds.
Add ground chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, vinegar, honey, and cornstarch slurry.
Pour sauce into skillet and stir until the chicken is fully coated and sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 per serving (without rice)
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 28g