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Mongolian Chicken

Quick & Juicy Mongolian Chicken: A Takeout Game Changer

A quick and delicious Mongolian Chicken recipe that's customizable for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs (or breasts) Thighs provide better moisture.
  • ¼ cup Corn starch Essential for crispy coating.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Cooking
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil Can use canola or peanut oil.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger Minced, or ground if fresh is unavailable.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is preferred.
  • 2 stalks Green onion Use both white and green parts.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dark brown sugar Coconut sugar is a lower glycemic substitute.
  • ¼ cup Low sodium soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil Sub more vegetable oil if unavailable.
  • cup Water Used to create a corn starch slurry.

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • small bowl
  • Zip-lock bag
  • Slotted Spoon
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mongolian Chicken
  1. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of corn starch with ⅓ cup of water, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cut chicken into thin strips, place in a zip-lock bag with ¼ cup corn starch, salt, and pepper. Shake until coated.
  3. Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat until hot.
  4. Fry chicken strips in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  5. Remove excess oil from the skillet, add ginger, garlic, and half of green onions. Sauté until fragrant.
  6. Stir in sesame oil, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well and allow to bubble slightly.
  7. Add corn starch slurry while stirring continuously and cook for 30 seconds until thickened.
  8. Return fried chicken to the pan and toss with sauce and remaining green onions.
  9. Serve over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a spicy kick, add red chili flakes or sriracha. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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