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Mongolian Chicken

A popular sweet and savory Chinese-American takeout dish made with crispy fried chicken in a rich, glossy Mongolian sauce.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 0.75 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil for frying

For the Sauce:

  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup beef broth
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated

Garnishes (Optional):

  • 0.25 cup green onions sliced
  • sesame seeds toasted

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch and toss to coat evenly.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
  • Pour off most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add minced garlic and grated ginger and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Whisk the sauce mixture again and pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
  • Return the fried chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for another minute.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. It's delicious served over steamed rice.

Notes

This recipe is a simplified version of the classic Mongolian Chicken, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.