Description
Mongolian Chicken is a delicious and savory dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and water.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry, then add to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Stir in the green onions and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mongolian Chicken, Asian Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner Recipe