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By Âłexis Gãłindo
Mongolian Chicken
8 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
This Mongolian chicken is crispy slices of chicken breast stir fried in a sweet and savory sauce. A restaurant favorite that tastes even better when you make it at home!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:30:21 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
61
Moderate
Glycemic Load
20
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories412.7 kcal (21%)
Total Fat15.4 g (22%)
Carbs32.7 g (13%)
Sugars22.6 g (25%)
Protein34.9 g (70%)
Sodium1539.9 mg (77%)
Fiber0.7 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1.25 poundsboneless skinless chicken breast
thinly sliced

¼ cupcornstarch
+ 2 teaspoons, divided use

3 tablespoonsvegetable oil

1 ½ teaspoonsminced garlic

1 teaspoonminced ginger

1 teaspoontoasted sesame oil

½ cuplow sodium soy sauce

⅓ cupwater

½ cupdark brown sugar

½ cupgreen onions
cut into 1 inch pieces

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Place the chicken and 1/4 cup cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag, shake to coat evenly.
Step 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat
Step 3
Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and season to taste with salt and pepper (keeping in mind the sauce has plenty of salt in it!).
Step 4
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned. Cook in multiple batches if needed.
Step 5
Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels
Step 6
Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, water and brown sugar to the pan and bring to a simmer.
Step 7
Mix the 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water. Add the cornstarch to the sauce and bring to a boil; boil for 30-60 seconds until just thickened.
Step 8
Add the chicken and green onions to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Serve over rice if desired.
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