Description
Mongolian Chicken is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Asian cuisine to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. With crispy pieces of chicken coated in a sweet and savory glaze, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. The combination of fresh ingredients and a homemade sauce creates a delightful experience that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. Plus, it’s easily customizable to suit your spice preferences and includes options for adding vegetables. Get ready to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal from the comfort of your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams boneless chicken (skinless breast or thigh)
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Fresh garlic, ginger, and dried chiles
- Spring onions and bell pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil; let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken stock, and cornstarch in a small bowl for the sauce.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat; fry marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-6 minutes).
- In a wok, sauté dried chiles and onion slices; add garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Stir in the prepared sauce; once thickened, add fried chicken and spring onions.
- Toss everything together and serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg