Here’s a simple recipe for Mongolian Chicken:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: sesame seeds and additional green onions for garnish
Instructions:
- In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken slices and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in chopped green onions and sesame oil. Cook for another minute.
- Serve the Mongolian chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy with steamed rice or noodles.
This recipe yields flavorful and tender Mongolian chicken that’s perfect for a delicious meal at home. Adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences, and feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra color and nutrition. Enjoy!
