Garlic Ginger Chicken: A Savory High-Protein Meal Prep Delight
By Liam Carter
This garlic ginger chicken is a flavorful, high-protein meal prep option perfect for easy lunches or dinners. Ground chicken is cooked with fresh garlic and ginger, creating a sweet and savory dish that works well over rice, noodles, or salads. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a batch that keeps well in the fridge, allowing for quick meals throughout the week. It's family-friendly and customizable, making weeknight dinners a breeze.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon avocado oil
- •2 lb ground chicken (94% lean)
- •0 pinch of salt
- •0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- •5 cloves garlic (minced or 1 tablespoon garlic paste)
- •1 inch fresh ginger (grated or 1 tablespoon ginger paste)
- •0.33 cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- •0.25 cup honey
- •0.33 cup water
- •1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- •2 teaspoons sriracha
- •1 cup fresh Thai basil (sliced (chiffonade))
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
- 2
Add avocado oil to the skillet, and once hot, add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium low and add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Whisk together coconut aminos, honey, water, toasted sesame oil, and sriracha.
- 6
Pour the sauce over the chicken, stirring to combine.
- 7
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened and the chicken is slightly caramelized.
- 8
Stir in fresh basil and serve over rice, noodles, or salad.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
274
Protein
29.7g
Fat
11.7g
Carbs
17.5g
