Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Mongolian Chicken recipe featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce, perfect served over rice or noodles for a delicious family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions plus extra for garnish
Sauce
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon grated or minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Serving
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Coat the chicken: In a large bowl, toss together the chicken pieces, garlic powder, and cornstarch until each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Prepare the sauce: Add all the sauce ingredients into a glass measuring cup or bowl and whisk well until combined and smooth, ensuring no lumps of cornstarch remain.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer without overcrowding to allow crisping. Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, then flip and cook until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 4 more minutes. Remove chicken from skillet to a plate.
- Sauté scallions and add sauce: Add the sliced green onions to the hot skillet and cook for 30 seconds to release flavor. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to combine.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken pieces. Remove from heat.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and additional sliced scallions. Serve hot over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce.
- Maple syrup provides a natural sweetness but brown sugar can be substituted for a more classic flavor.
- To make it spicier, increase the amount of sriracha or add chili flakes.
- To ensure crispy chicken, do not overcrowd the skillet while cooking.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
