Sweet Savory Mongolian Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken in a sweet and savory Asian-inspired glaze, ready in 25 minutes with only seven ingredients.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Sauce
02 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/4 cup water
→ Aromatics
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
→ Oil
07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Garnish (optional)
08 - 2 green onions, sliced
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
02 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
03 - Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
04 - Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well, ensuring all the chicken is coated.
06 - Bring to a simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The sauce balances sweet and savory so perfectly youll want to drizzle it on everything
- It comes together in 25 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
- The sauce will look thin at first but thickens quickly in the last 2 minutes of cooking
- Overcooking the garlic makes it bitter, so keep that minute strictly timed
03 -
- Cut your chicken into uniform pieces so everything cooks at the same rate
- Grate the ginger against the grain to avoid those tough fibrous strands