Description
Quick & Easy Mongolian Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen in just 25 minutes. Featuring crispy, fried chicken pieces tossed in a sticky, sweet, and savory hoisin sauce, this recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights or family gatherings. With simple ingredients often found in your pantry, you can whip up this flavorful meal that will appeal to all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 5 slices ginger
- 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- ½ cup cold water
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp of cornstarch with ½ cup cold water to create a slurry; set aside.
- Dice the chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes without patting dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, coat the chicken with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same pan, stir-fry ginger and garlic briefly before adding hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and the cornstarch slurry. Simmer until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well-coated; garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg