Description
Mongolian Chicken is a flavorful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory notes. Tender chicken pieces are enveloped in a glossy sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic, creating an irresistible glaze that’s sure to impress your family and friends. This quick recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, delivering restaurant-quality results straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes until thickened.
- Sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg