Description
Succulent Mongolian Chicken delivers an explosion of savory flavors that dance across palates with authentic Asian flair. Crispy tender chicken pieces glazed in a perfect balance of sweet and spicy sauce promise a delightful dining experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 500 g (1 lb) chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Coating and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken fragments with cornstarch, ensuring complete and even coverage while removing surplus powder.
- Activate a large skillet or wok with hot oil at medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling cooking environment.
- Carefully deposit chicken pieces into heated oil, transforming them into golden crispy morsels with delectable texture.
- Extract perfectly cooked chicken fragments, transferring them to a separate holding plate.
- Within the identical skillet, introduce minced aromatics like garlic and ginger, releasing their fragrant essence through gentle sautéing.
- Pour liquid seasonings including soy sauce and incorporate brown sugar, stimulating a rich caramelization process.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes for subtle heat, continuously stirring until sauce develops a slightly thickened consistency.
- Reintroduce crispy chicken pieces into the dynamic sauce, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coating.
- Integrate sliced green onions, allowing them to meld with the existing flavors through brief additional cooking.
- Provide final flourish by scattering sesame seeds and extra green onion slices, creating an visually appealing presentation.
Notes
- Cornstarch coating creates a crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture and adds a delightful crunch to the chicken.
- Use high-heat oil like peanut or vegetable oil for optimal frying and achieving that perfect golden-brown color without burning.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level, making this dish adaptable for those who prefer mild or extra-hot flavors.
- For a healthier version, bake the cornstarch-coated chicken instead of frying, or swap chicken with tofu for a vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg