Mongolian Chicken
A flavorful and savory dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, sweet soy-based sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast (sliced into thin strips)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix chicken with cornstarch and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until browned.
- Add ginger, garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water; simmer.
- Thicken sauce with cornstarch mixture and cook until glossy.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Serve hot over rice or noodles for a complete meal.