Ground Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

Ground Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

A one-pan chicken and veggie combo with a sweet and tangy honey balsamic sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Chicken

    97/3

  • 10 oz Shaved Brussels Sprouts*
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

    16g

  • 1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar

    80g

  • 3 Tablespoons Honey

    63g

  • 2 Tablespoons Whole Grain Mustard

    30g

  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix the sauce ingredients together. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and the brussels sprouts, Sauté for 4-5 minutes and transfer to a bowl. (If you're using halved brussels sprouts, cook a few minutes longer.)

  3. 3

    Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Brown one side until golden brown before breaking apart and fully cooking.

  4. 4

    Add the sauce to the cooked chicken, stirring everything together. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes, before turning off the heat and adding the brussels sprouts.

  5. 5

    Salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or a blend of the two.

Ground Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

Ground Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

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About this Recipe

Tired of weeknight dinner dilemmas? This incredible one-pan Ground Chicken and Brussels Sprouts recipe with a luscious honey balsamic sauce is your answer, delivering big flavor and minimal cleanup.

What sets this dish apart is its brilliant simplicity and harmonious flavors. The sweet and tangy honey balsamic sauce perfectly complements the savory ground chicken, while the shaved Brussels sprouts cook up tender-crisp right alongside, all in a single pan for ultimate convenience. It's a balanced meal that doesn't compromise on taste or your precious time.

You can anticipate a vibrant, satisfying meal that's both hearty and fresh. Each bite offers tender ground chicken infused with that irresistible sweet and tangy glaze, beautifully contrasted by the earthy, slightly sweet Brussels sprouts. The texture is a delightful interplay of savory meat and tender-crisp vegetables, making for a truly enjoyable eating experience that feels much more gourmet than its simple preparation suggests.

While delicious as is, this versatile dish welcomes your personal touch.

  • Feel free to swap the ground chicken for ground turkey if you prefer.
  • If you don't have shaved Brussels sprouts, you can easily thinly slice whole Brussels sprouts yourself.
  • For the sauce, if whole grain mustard isn't available, a good quality Dijon mustard can be used in its place for a similar tangy kick.

This makes for an ideal weeknight dinner, perfectly suited for busy evenings when you crave a homemade meal without the fuss. Serve it as a complete meal on its own, or alongside a simple grain like quinoa or rice to soak up every last drop of that amazing sauce.

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