Mongolian Chicken Recipe is a classic Asian Dinner recipe with Chicken that is sure to please the family. If you are looking for an easy Chicken Dinner recipe with few ingredients then try Chinese Chicken Mongolian or Chinese Mongolian Chicken.
1¼PoundBoneless Skinless Chicken Breastscut into bite-size chunks
1TablespoonCornstarch
3TablespoonsCanola OilDIVIDED
Salt and PepperAs Per Taste
FOR MONGOLIAN SAUCE
1CupLow Sodium Chicken broth
¼CupDark Brown Sugar
2TeaspoonCornstarch
¼CupSoy SauceLow Sodium
⅓Cup Water
5ClovesGarlicminced
1inchGingerchopped
3LargeDried Red Chiliesyou can also use red chili flakes (about 2 tablespoons)
Green Onionschopped (FOR GARNISH)
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INSTRUCTIONS
COAT AND COOK CHICKEN
COAT CHICKEN: Place Chicken, Cornstarch, Salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Shake vigorously so that the chicken gets evenly coated.
COOK CHICKEN: Heat Oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. As the oil gets hot add chicken in multiple batches. Cook them over medium high heat until both sides gets crispy, golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Since they have been cut into small bite-size chunks so they won't take much time to cook. At least 3-4 minutes per side is more than enough.Once cooked, remove from pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towel.
MAKE MONGOLIAN SAUCE
MAKE MONGOLIAN SAUCE: In a measuring cup combine Chicken Broth, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, and Soy Sauce. Stir well so that there are no lumps.
MAKE MONGOLIAN SAUCE BASE: In the same pan where you fried your chicken, add some more oil. As the oil gets hot, add chopped Ginger, minced Garlic, and Dried Red Chilies. Allow the garlic to get aromatic. Saute this over medium-low heat for 30-seconds. Now pour in the Mongolian Sauce that you prepared. Stir well. The sauce shouldn't be too thick. Add water and let it come to a quick boil for 30-seconds.Add Chicken and stir well to combine.
GARNISH & SERVE: Garnish with Freshly Chopped Green Onions and Dried Red Chilies. Serve with warm rice.
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Notes
You can replace Canola Oil with Sesame Oil or Toasted Sesame Oil.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mongolian Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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