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Mongolian Chicken
Enjoy a dish of crispy chicken that's equal parts sweet and savory thanks to its delectable sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 330 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Mongolian
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce optional
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (for sauce)
Instructions
- Place the chicken and cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag, then shake to coat evenly.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds. Add soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, water, and brown sugar, and bring to a simmer. Mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with about 1 tablespoon of water to form a slurry. Whisk the slurry into sauce.
- Return the chicken to the pan, add green onions, and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook until sauce is thickened and everything is heated through.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
330kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
932mg
(39%)
Potassium
564mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
160IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 932mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 564mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.