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Mongolian Chicken

Savory Mongolian Chicken Stir Fry for Quick Comfort Food

Mongolian Chicken stir fry offers a flavorful and quick comfort food option for any weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
For the Garnish
  • 1/2 cup green onions cut
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Thinly slice the chicken breast.
  2. Mix cornstarch with chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  4. Sauté minced garlic and ginger in heated oil for 1 minute.
  5. Add coated chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  6. Whisk together sauce ingredients in a separate bowl until smooth.
  7. Pour sauce over chicken, stir well, and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  8. Add green onions and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. Adjust seasoning as preferred.

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