Sweet Savory Mongolian Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken in a sweet and savory Asian-inspired glaze, ready in just 25 minutes with seven simple ingredients.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Sauce
02 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/4 cup water
→ Aromatics
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
→ Oil
07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Garnish (optional)
08 - 2 green onions, sliced
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
02 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
03 - Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
04 - Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well, ensuring all the chicken is coated.
06 - Bring to a simmer and cook for 6–8 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce achieves that perfect restaurant quality gloss without any complicated techniques
- Seven ingredients and 25 minutes means you can make this on the busiest weeknights
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- The sauce continues thickening off heat so do not overcook or it will become too sticky
- Crowding the pan prevents proper browning so cook in batches if your skillet is small
03 -
- Pat the chicken completely dry before cooking for better browning
- Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten free version