Easy Mongolian Chicken Recipe: Ready in 30 Minutes
Satisfy your craving for takeout with this quick and easy Mongolian Chicken recipe! Featuring tender chicken coated in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, it's perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish will become a family favorite!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 539kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Chicken Breast (sliced thinly)
- ½ Cup Cornstarch (+3 tsp for the slurry)
- 6 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 8 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 Tsp Ginger (minced)
- 3 Tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 Cup Water
- ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
- ½ Cup Green Onion (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste) (the soy sauce is pretty salty)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts thinly. Place the chicken slices in a large bowl and toss with ½ cup cornstarch until well-coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken slices in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each batch for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Add more oil as needed. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix 3 teaspoons of cornstarch with 3 teaspoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the sauce. Add the sliced green onions and toasted sesame oil, stirring to combine.
- Season to Taste: Taste the dish and add salt and black pepper if needed. Be cautious with the salt, as the soy sauce is already salty.
- Serve: Serve the Mongolian chicken hot over rice or noodles, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
- Enjoy your homemade Mongolian Chicken!
Nutrition
Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 3879mg | Potassium: 1045mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg