5 from 2 votes
Mongolian Chicken
Mongolian Chicken is coated chicken tossed in a sweet savory sauce that is better than take out! This simple recipe is the beginning to tasty dinner in minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
People
Calories:
262 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- sesame seeds sliced for garnish
- green onions sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a ziplock bag add the chicken and cornstarch and shake to coat. In a large skillet or wok over medium high heat, add the olive oil. Working in batches add the chicken and fry each side until golden.
- In a small bowl whisk together the chicken broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Pour over the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce starts to thicken. Serve with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1060mg
(44%)
Potassium
481mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1060mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.