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Mongolian Chicken
Mongolian Chicken consists of thin strips of chicken coated lightly in cornstarch, cooked at high heat, and coated in a sauce made with hoisin, soy or tamari, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Aromatics such as fresh garlic, ginger, and green onions contribute pungency and brightness. This preparation results in a glossy, savory-sweet chicken with a balance of textures from the tender meat and crisp green onions.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
356 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken cut into thin strips (*Vegetarian/Vegan: use diced tofu tossed in oil and baked in oven until crispy, breast or thighs
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch , for coating
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil I use and recommend avocado oil as a healthy oil with a high smoke point, high heat
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced, fresh
- 2 green onions cut into 2 inch pieces, white parts kept separate, bunches
- For the sauce:
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- hoisin sauce best homemade
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup tamari (can substitute light soy sauce)
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ cup brown sugar
- brown sugar or alternative
Instructions
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl, stirring until the cornstarch and brown sugar are dissolved, and set aside.
- Sprinkle the cut up chicken with the cornstarch and toss to coat.Heat a wok or heavy frying pan over high heat. Once hot, add the oil. Add the chicken and fry until cooked through, about one minute. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for another 30 seconds. Add the sauce and white parts of the green onions and simmer until thickened, about a minute. Add the remaining green onions, stir to coat and remove from heat (the green onions should remain a little crispy).
- Serve immediately with steamed rice, egg noodles or chow mein.
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Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with baked tofu that is tossed in oil and baked until crispy.
- Serve the dish immediately to enjoy the contrast between tender chicken and crisp green onions.
Nutrition Information
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1127mg
(47%)
Potassium
539mg
(11%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3.1mg
(3%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1127mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.