Description

Mongolian Chicken is a flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken stir-fried with a sweet and savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal that’s perfect over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Cooked white rice (for serving)

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Instructions

Coat the sliced chicken with cornstarch and shake off excess.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds.
Pour in soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Stir and bring to a simmer.
Add red pepper flakes if using.
Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve over cooked white rice.

Notes

For a healthier version, use less sugar and opt for low-sodium soy sauce.
Chicken thighs are juicier, but breasts work well too.
Can be served with steamed broccoli or stir-fried vegetables.