Mongolian Chicken is a savory and slightly sweet dish with tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 300 g chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup Hoisen sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 stalks green onions sliced
Instructions
- Add the chicken pieces and soy sauce in a bowl, and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Add cornstarch to the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger, sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Add water, hoisen sauce, and brown sugar to the pan. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan, and toss it in the sauce until heated through and coated well.
- Mix in green onions, and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.5mg