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Garlic Ginger Chicken: A Savory High-Protein Meal Prep Delight

Name: Garlic Ginger Chicken: A Savory High-Protein Meal Prep Delight
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
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))

By Liam CarterSep 3, 2026

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.

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20 min totalEasy6 servings

Ingredients

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Servings

•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.