Easy 25-Minute Mongolian Chicken

Name: Easy 25-Minute Mongolian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs; ¼ cup cornstarch; 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 red chili pepper (sliced, divided); 5 slices ginger; 4 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce); 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tsp sesame oil (toasted kind); 1 green onion (finely chopped); 1 tbsp cornstarch; ½ cup water (cold)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

Crispy bite-sized chicken is tossed in a sticky, sweet and savory soy glaze. This easy Mongolian chicken recipe is ready in just 25 minutes. The chicken stays juicy inside with a light, crisp coating under the sauce.

Updated at: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:07:54 GMT