Sesame Ground Chicken
A flavorful and comforting dish featuring ground chicken sautéed with garlic and ginger, enhanced by a savory sesame sauce, and topped with crunchy sesame seeds and fresh green onions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil for richness
- 3 cloves garlic, minced for aroma
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated for a warm bite
- 1/4 cup soy sauce for depth of flavor
- 2 tablespoons honey for sweetness
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar for tang
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced for freshness
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds for crunch
- to taste salt and pepper
- cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Start by heating the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is heated, add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up as it browns for about 5 to 7 minutes until no pink remains.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Pour it over the cooked chicken.
- Stir to coat the chicken and let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add sliced green onions and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and mix well.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
Don't overcrowd the pan for better browning. Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste throughout the cooking process.