📋20 Minutes Mongolian Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken
breasts will do but highly recommend thighs for juicy chicken
- ¼ cup corn starch + 2 teaspoon extra for adding to sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil + extra if needed
to fry chicken strips
- 1 teaspoon ginger
minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic
minced
- ½ cup green onion
white and green part of onion included
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
use gluten-free soy sauce if you are on gluten-free diet
- 1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/3 cup water
Directions
- 1
Keep corn flour slurry ready - mix 2 teaspoons of corn flour in 1/3 cup water.
- 2
Cut boneless chicken into thin strips. Add chicken strips to a zip-lock bag. Add cornstarch and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 3
Close the zip lock bag and shake well to coat the chicken evenly.
- 4
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. Add chicken strips coated in corn flour to hot oil. Do not crowd the pan. Fry a few chicken strips at a time and do multiple batches to fry the chicken. Fry chicken strips on medium heat.Note: Overcrowding the pan with chicken will result in the chicken not getting browned evenly.
- 5
Flip the chicken and brown it on both sides. Cook it for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
- 6
Transfer chicken onto a plate lined with a kitchen towel to absorb excess oil from fried chicken.
- 7
Repeat above steps for rest of the chicken.
- 8
In the same pan add minced ginger, garlic, and ½ of the green onion (reserve the rest of the green onion to be added to the dish in the last step). If the pan is dry without any leftover oil in it, add 2 to 3 teaspoons of oil before adding ginger and garlic.
- 9
Toss well. Add toasted sesame oil, low-sodium soy sauce, and dark brown sugar to the pan.
- 10
Toss. Stir the slurry once and pour it into the sauce.
- 11
Cook for 30 seconds stirring constantly.
- 12
The sauce will begin to thicken. Add fried chicken strips and the remaining green onion.
- 13
Give it a quick toss until all the chicken is evenly coated in the sauce.Jo’s Tip: If the sauce turns too dry, you can add a splash(about 1 to 2 tablespoons) of water or chicken stock to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
- 14
Toss until combined.
- 15
Remove pan from heat. Serve it immediately hot over steamed rice.
📋20 Minutes Mongolian Chicken
Similar Recipes
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Mongolian-Chicken-2000-08d8de5fa1734f729a2557eafa02fd98.jpeg)
Ratings & Reviews
Be the First to Rate
Your rating helps others discover amazing recipes. Share your experience and let others know what you think!
About this Recipe
Craving that irresistible sweet-savory crunch of your favorite takeout Mongolian Chicken? This 20-minute recipe delivers authentic, restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen, making quick weeknight dinners genuinely exciting and incredibly easy.
What truly makes this recipe shine is the commitment to crispy fried chicken, perfectly coated and then bathed in a rich, glossy sauce. It’s a harmonious balance of deep savoriness and subtle sweetness, all coming together faster than delivery, ensuring every bite is a delightful textural and flavor experience that sets it apart from soggy versions.
Prepare for a truly satisfying meal with chicken that's wonderfully juicy on the inside, especially if you opt for boneless thighs, and delightfully crispy on the outside. Each piece is generously coated in a decadent, dark brown sugar and soy sauce glaze, brightened by fresh ginger, pungent garlic, and a hint of toasted sesame oil. The fresh green onions add a welcome, peppery finish, cutting through the richness. It’s a comforting, bold, and incredibly flavorful dish that tastes far more complex than its quick preparation suggests.
For the juiciest results, we highly recommend using boneless chicken thighs, though boneless breasts will also work. If you're following a gluten-free diet, simply swap the regular low sodium soy sauce for a gluten-free soy sauce option. You can also adjust the amount of green onion to your preference, adding more for a fresher, sharper bite or less for a milder finish.
This Mongolian Chicken is the perfect star for a fast family dinner or a satisfying solo meal. Serve it over a bed of fluffy steamed rice, allowing it to soak up every last drop of that incredible sweet-savory sauce.