Description
Mongolian Chicken is a delightful blend of tender chicken pieces, savory soy sauce, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, creating a comforting dish perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken breast: 500 grams, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 🥢 Soy sauce: 1/2 cup
- 🍬 Brown sugar: 1/4 cup
- 🧄 Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- 🌱 Ginger: 1 tablespoon, freshly grated
- 🧅 Green onions: 4, chopped (for garnish)
- 🛢️ Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
- 🌽 Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
- 🛢️ Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by reserving some marinade and whisking it together.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown.
- Add the reserved marinade to the skillet and let it simmer until thickened.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the chicken and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Experiment with different vegetables for added nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mongolian Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Asian Cuisine, Comfort Food