Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Quick & Easy Mongolian Chicken, a dish that combines crispy fried chicken with a sticky, sweet, and savory sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or any occasion when you’re craving something delicious but easy to prepare. With simple ingredients found in your pantry, this family-friendly meal is not only better than takeout but also customizable to suit your taste preferences—whether you like it mild or spicy. Serve it over rice or noodles, and enjoy a restaurant-quality dish right at home!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with ½ cup of cold water.
- Dice the chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes and coat them evenly with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- Remove excess oil and stir-fry ginger, garlic, and optional chili for about 10 seconds before adding hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and the cornstarch slurry.
- Once thickened, toss the fried chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg