Description
Whip up this delicious Honey Garlic Ground Chicken in under 30 minutes! It’s the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal for busy families, packed with flavor and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (for slurry)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using). Prepare cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- 3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4. Pour the honey garlic sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 5. Stir the cornstarch slurry again and slowly pour it into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- 6. Season with black pepper to taste. Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Loosen with a splash of water or broth if sauce is too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g