Tender chicken pieces are stir-fried to golden perfection and covered in a sweet and tangy sauce to create the tasty and savory meal known as Mongolian chicken. Typically, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce are combined to create a taste profile that is very fragrant and rich.
This dish, which is often topped with sesame seeds and fresh green onions, has a wonderful harmony of umami and sweetness. Mongolian chicken, served over noodles or steamed rice, is a flavorful and easy dinner that can be enjoyed any night of the week. It has an Asian-inspired comfort food flair.
This is a tasty and simple recipe for Mongolian chicken that you can make at home!
Components of the chicken:
– One pound of skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
– two teaspoons cornflour
– Two tablespoons olive oil
Regarding the Sauce:
– Half a cup soy sauce
One-fourth cup brown sugar
1-Tbsp finely chopped garlic
1-Tbsp finely chopped ginger
– One tablespoon of optional rice vinegar
A tsp of sesame oil
– 1/4 teaspoon (optional) red pepper flakes
Regarding Garnish:
– Diced green onions
– Sesame seeds (not required)
2. Guidelines
Step 1: Get the chicken ready.
– Coat the chicken pieces uniformly with cornstarch by tossing them in a basin. This will contribute to the crispy texture of the chicken.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken: – Heat the vegetable oil in a big pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it is cooked through and golden brown. After taking the chicken out of the pan, put it aside.
Step 3: Create the Sauce: Add the ginger and garlic to the same pan and sauté for 30 seconds or so, or until aromatic.
– Add the red pepper flakes, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Once the sauce is well cooked and the sugar has dissolved, stir.
Step 4: Mix the Chicken with the Sauce. After cooking, add the chicken back to the pan and toss to coat with sauce. Cook the chicken for a further two to three minutes, or until it’s well cooked and well-coated.
Step 5: Serve: – If wanted, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot with noodles or rice.
