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Healthy Mongolian Chicken Recipe

Tender and juicy chicken pieces cooked in a sweet and savory sauce, then served over cooked rice. Ready in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 395 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced into 1-2 inch strips
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch or gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • salt and pepper
  • 2-3 garlic cloves pressed
Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • cooked rice optional to serve

Instructions

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  1. Add the 1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken breast pieces to a large Ziploc bag together with Salt and pepper, and 1/4 cup cornstarch . Seal and mix through the bag to evenly coat the chicken.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and cooked through, around 8 minutes. Add 2-3 garlic cloves (pressed) and cook for 1-2 more minutes until garlic is cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine all sauce ingredients. (1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil)
  5. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken into the pan and stir to coat It should take about 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  6. Stir in the 4 green onions (sliced) and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.
  7. Serve immediately over cooked rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Chicken: I much prefer cooking with chicken breast because they are leaner. You may use boneless chicken thighs, which will be much tender meat, but the calories will vary.
  • Want to use beef instead of chicken, you can. Go for lean cuts of beef.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce, or you can swap it for coconut aminos.
  • Garlic and ginger: For the best taste and flavor, use fresh garlic and ginger. If you need to work with what you have at home, use 2 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp ginger.
  • Honey: I love using honey, but you may use maple syrup. The taste will vary slightly.
  • Nutrition facts do not include the rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 1267mg (53%) Potassium 749mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 208IU (4%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395

% Daily Value*

Calories 395kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 1267mg 53%
Potassium 749mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 208IU 4%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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