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Teriyaki Ground Chicken

This teriyaki ground chicken recipe is sweet, savory, and packed with bold Asian-inspired flavor. It is cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce until tender and perfectly glazed. This recipe is an easy high-protein dinner that's ready in just 25 minutes and tastes great served over rice or with steamed vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lounch
Cuisine: Assian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • ΒΌ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
  • Cooked white rice for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the garlic and ginger, then cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully cooked.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
  6. In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth.
  7. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  8. Remove from the heat and stir in the sliced green onions.
  9. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve over cooked rice or with steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • Fresh ginger gives the sauce the best flavor.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the dish from becoming too salty.
  • Add broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas for extra vegetables.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze the cooked chicken for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before reheating.