Description
Mongolian Chicken is a flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce with garlic and ginger.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Coat the sliced chicken pieces in cornstarch and set aside for 10 minutes.
- In a skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, fry chicken in batches without overcrowding the pan.
- You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg