Description
Ground Chicken Teriyaki is a fast, flavor-packed weeknight meal perfect for busy schedules. By using lean ground chicken instead of traditional fillets, the meat stays incredibly moist and absorbs the savory-sweet ginger and soy glaze uniformly. This healthy, Japanese-inspired dish cooks in mere minutes, making it an ideal candidate for serving over fluffy steamed rice or inside crisp vegetable bowls. It is a foolproof way to get a delicious, protein-rich dinner on the table without complex preparation or long marination times.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp neutral oil (for cooking)
Instructions
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a teaspoon of neutral oil.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet once the oil begins to shimmer.
Break the chicken into small crumbles using a wooden spatula until fully browned.
Drain any excess fat from the pan if necessary.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until the sauce thickens and glazes the meat.
Toss the chicken constantly to ensure a glossy, uniform coating.
Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve over steamed jasmine rice or quinoa.
Garnish with sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds for added texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg