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Sticky Honey Garlic Ground Chicken - Fast, Flavorful, and Weeknight-Friendly

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken (93% lean is ideal; leaner can be dry)
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola, avocado, or vegetable oil)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon garlic paste)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional but recommended)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or 1 tablespoon lime juice)
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili-garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
  • Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)

Method
 

  1. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, and sesame oil. In a separate cup, mix water and cornstarch until smooth. Set both aside.
  2. Brown the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground chicken and break it into small crumbles. Cook 5–6 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned.
  3. Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
  4. Pour in the sauce: Add the honey-soy mixture to the skillet. Stir to coat all the chicken.
  5. Thicken: Give the cornstarch mixture a stir and pour it in. Simmer 1–2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce turns glossy and clings to the chicken.
  6. Adjust and finish: Taste and add more honey for sweetness, soy for salt, or sriracha for heat. Remove from heat and stir in half the green onions.
  7. Serve: Spoon over hot rice or noodles. Top with remaining green onions and sesame seeds.