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Easy Mongolian Chicken

Crispy chicken and flavorful sauce, this Easy Mongolian Chicken is the best. Simple and tasty, you're going to love how it turns out.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 318kcal
Author Dina

Ingredients

For the sauce

For the chicken

  • 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1/3 cup corn oil
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bunches green onion
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Instructions

  • Now thinly slice 2 lb of boneless skinless chicken thighs into strips. Place the sliced chicken in a large bowl and 1/3 cup cornstarch.
  • Heat 1/3 cup corn oil in a large wok over high heat. Cook the chicken in batches to ensure a crispy texture on the exterior. You don’t want to overcrowd the pan.
  • Once all of your chicken is cooked, transfer it to a separate bowl.
    Steps to make Mongolian Chicken: combine the chicken with cornstarch, then cook it in a wok.
  • Then slice up one large yellow onion and mince 1 garlic clove and stir it in the same wok. Add oil as needed.
  • After the onion is cooked through, add the chicken back in. 
    Steps to make Mongolian Chicken: cook the onion and garlic, then add the chicken to the wok.
  • Heat 2 Tablespoons of corn oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 minced garlic cloves along with 1 tablespoon of minced ginger. Stir for about 10 seconds.
  • Then add 4 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 cup of low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil then set the sauce aside. 
    Steps to make Mongolian Chicken: heat the garlic and ginger in a saucepan then add the sesame oil, brown sugar, and soy sauce. When it's done, add it to the chicken and onions.
  • Then add the sauce and bring the chicken to a simmer. 
  • Slice two bunches of green onion and stir it into the Mongolian chicken for a few minutes. 
    Steps to make Mongolian Chicken: add chopped green onions to the Mongolian Chicken and stir with a wooden spoon.

Notes

Time-saving tips
  • Make the Mongolian sauce ahead of time- You can prepare the sauce in advance and keep it in a container with a lid until you're ready to warm it up and make the rest of the dish.
  • Cut up the meat and veggies in advance- You can save time by prepping the vegetables and chicken, then putting everything together before dinner.
  • Cook the chicken in batches- Chicken cooks fastest when it's not touching other things, so separate the chicken into batches so each piece cooks quickly and crisply.
Serving suggestions
This Mongolian chicken recipe goes really well with a starch, like Wild Brown Rice or rice noodles. You could also pair this dish with Pork Fried Rice Recipe, Fried Spring Rolls (VIDEO), or an Asian Chicken Salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1725mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg