Mongolian Chicken

Elevate your dinner game with this savory and satisfying Mongolian Chicken recipe, a delicious blend of tender, crispy chicken coated in a rich, tangy-sweet sauce with just a hint of heat. Perfect for a quick homemade meal, this dish combines juicy chicken breast pieces lightly dusted in cornstarch for a perfectly golden crust, then simmered in a fragrant soy sauce-based glaze infused with garlic, fresh ginger, and brown sugar. Accented with a touch of red pepper flakes and garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this meal is bursting with bold, umami flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve over steamed rice to soak up every drop of the glossy sauce and enjoy a restaurant-quality classic from the comfort of your own kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup water
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 4 green onions
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. You may need to do this in batches. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat it in the sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7

Add the chopped green onions and red pepper flakes. Stir to distribute evenly.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning according to your preference.

Step 9

Sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot over steamed rice or with your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	894.8 grams (894.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1757

Total Fat 74.30g	95%
Saturated Fat 12.80g	64%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.80g
Cholesterol 373mg	124%
Sodium 7341mg	319%
Total Carbohydrate 119.00g	43%
Dietary Fiber 5.00g	18%
Total Sugars 72.60g
Protein 154.80g	310%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 221mg	17%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 857mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 35.1%

Carbs: 27.0%