Mongolian Chicken

Mongolian Chicken is a flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken coated in a savory sauce, served with vibrant vegetables. This dish brings a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it a perfect choice for a cozy dinner.

Mongolian Chicken
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
480 kcal

Ingredients

  • Boneless chicken thighs - 300 grams
  • Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
  • Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
  • Ginger, minced - 1 tablespoon
  • Green onions, chopped - 2 stalks
  • Red bell pepper, sliced - 1 medium
  • Carrot, julienned - 1 medium
  • Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
  • Water - 120 milliliters
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

  1. Slice the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and water to create the marinade.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let them sit for about 15 minutes.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and add it to the skillet, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Add the sliced red bell pepper and julienned carrot to the skillet, stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  7. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry.
  8. Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  9. Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  10. Stir in chopped green onions and sesame oil, mixing well.
  11. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 36 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.12 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle health.
  • Contains vitamins from vegetables, promoting overall health.

Tags

ChineseKosherDinner