Sweet Savory Mongolian Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken pieces glazed in a rich sweet and savory sauce, ready in just 25 minutes with only seven simple ingredients.
# What You 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and water in a medium bowl. Stir until sugar completely dissolves. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add chicken pieces to the hot pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides evenly.
04 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
05 - Pour prepared sauce over chicken. Stir well to coat all pieces. Bring to a simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The sauce strikes that perfect balance between sweet and savory that makes everyone reach for seconds
- Seven ingredients are all you need for restaurant-quality results at home
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- The sauce will look thin at first but thickens rapidly in the last 2 minutes, so don't be tempted to add cornstarch
- Removing the chicken from the heat as soon as it's done prevents the sauce from becoming too sticky or burning the sugar
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- Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version that tastes just as delicious
- Cutting the chicken into uniform pieces ensures everything cooks at the same rate