Description
Learn how to make a flavorful Mongolian Chicken recipe that will delight your taste buds with its perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Coating:
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preparing the Chicken: Cut chicken into pieces, coat with cornstarch.
- Marinating the Chicken: Optionally marinate chicken with soy sauce for 15-30 minutes.
- Cooking the Chicken: Fry coated chicken in oil until golden brown.
- Making the Sauce: Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger. Mix soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper. Simmer sauce.
- Combining Ingredients: Add chicken to sauce, cook until coated and thickened.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying the chicken for a crispy texture.
- Marinating the chicken can enhance flavor and crispiness.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mongolian Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Asian Cuisine, Stir Fry
