Delicious Mongolian Chicken Recipe
If you're looking for a new and exciting way to prepare chicken, then Mongolian chicken is the perfect recipe for you. The sweet and savory sauce, paired with perfectly cooked chicken, will leave your taste buds begging for more.
Ingredients
- 567 grams 1 and 1/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 29 grams 1/4 cup plus 9 grams (2 teaspoons) of cornstarch, divided
- 45 ml 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil
- 118 ml 1/2 cup of low-sodium soy sauce
- 78 ml 1/3 cup of water
- 100 grams 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar
- 75 grams 1/2 cup of green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken and 29 grams (1/4 cup) of cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag. Shake the bag to coat the chicken evenly.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned. You may need to cook in multiple batches.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate lined with paper towels.
- In the same pan, add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, water, and brown sugar to the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Mix 9 grams (2 teaspoons) of cornstarch with 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of cold water. Add this mixture to the sauce and bring it to a boil. Boil for 30-60 seconds until the sauce is just thickened.
- Add the chicken and green onions to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Serve the Mongolian chicken over rice if desired. Enjoy!
