Easy 25-min. Mongolian Chicken (Shallow Fried)

Name: Easy 25-min. Mongolian Chicken (Shallow Fried)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs; ¼ cup cornstarch (or potato starch, add more if needed); 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 (optional garnish)); 1 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch); ½ cup water (cold)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

This easy Mongolian chicken recipe takes just 25 minutes and simple ingredients to make tonight. It tosses crispy, bite-sized chicken in a sticky, sweet soy glaze. Skip the takeout fees for a fast dinner that your whole family will love.

Updated at: Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:02:11 GMT