Mongolian Chicken

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch and ½ cup water until well combined. This is your cornstarch slurry. Set aside.

Step 2

Dice chicken into 1.5-inch pieces. Avoid patting the chicken dry as moisture is needed for the next step.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, add diced chicken, followed by ¼ cup cornstarch. Toss the chicken in the cornstarch and set aside.

Step 4

In a large pan on medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Fry chicken in small batches until golden brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and transfer to a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 5

On medium heat, add ginger, garlic, and red chili. Fry for 10 seconds.

Step 6

Next add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and mix well before adding cornstarch slurry. Mix sauce ingredients until combined. Simmer to thicken.

Step 7

Toss in fried chicken and mix everything together. Remove off heat. Transfer to serving dish. Optional: Garnish with red chili and green onions if desired. Enjoy!