Sweet Savory Mongolian Chicken (Print Version)
Tender chicken glazed in sweet and savory sauce, ready in 25 minutes with seven simple ingredients.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Sauce
02 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/4 cup water
→ Aromatics
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
→ Oil
07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Garnish
08 - 2 green onions, sliced
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and water in a medium bowl. Stir until sugar completely dissolves. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add chicken pieces to the hot pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently to brown all sides evenly.
04 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
05 - Pour prepared sauce over the chicken. Stir well to coat all pieces. Bring to a simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent hours at the stove
- The sauce clings to every piece of chicken creating that restaurant style coating we all crave
- You probably have everything you need in your pantry right now
02 -
- The sauce will look thin at first but it thickens beautifully as it simmers so do not be tempted to add cornstarch
- Overcrowding the pan steams the chicken instead of searing it so work in batches if your pan is small
03 -
- Cut your chicken into uniform pieces so everything cooks at the same rate
- Have all your ingredients prepped before you turn on the stove because the cooking happens fast