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Mongolian Chicken
This Mongolian chicken is crispy slices of chicken breast stir fried in a sweet and savory sauce. A restaurant favorite that tastes even better when you make it at home!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 452 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons cornstarch divided use
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 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
- 1/2 cup green onions cut into 1 inch pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken and 1/4 cup cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag, shake to coat evenly.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat
- Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and season to taste with salt and pepper (keeping in mind the sauce has plenty of salt in it!).
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned. Cook in multiple batches if needed.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels
- Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, water and brown sugar to the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Mix the 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water. Add the cornstarch to the sauce and bring to a boil; boil for 30-60 seconds until just thickened.
- Add the chicken and green onions to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Serve over rice if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
452kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
739mg
(31%)
Potassium
652mg
(19%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
165IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 452kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 739mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 652mg | 14% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.