Sesame Ground Chicken Recipe
This sesame ground chicken recipe is sweet, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that tastes better than takeout.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 2 tbsp garlic chopped
- 2 lb ground chicken breast
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1-2 tbsp toasted sesame oil to taste
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- scallions chopped, for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until fully cooked. Drain excess liquid and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and chicken broth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Serve over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as a meal prep option. Adjust sweetness or spice to taste.
