Recipe: Delicious Mongolian Chicken

Mongolian Chicken. If Mongolian beef is your go to when it comes to Chinese take-out, I challenge you to try this version made with chicken instead. The chicken is melt-in-your-mouth tender and requires no marinating time as beef would. Toss that crispy chicken into the sauce, and wham-winner, winner, Mongolian Chicken dinner!

Although the name of this dish is Mongolian Chicken, none of the ingredients or method of preparation are really Mongolian. Add the chicken; turn to coat. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sherry, hoisin, cilantro, sugar and Mongolian Fire oil until smooth; set aside. You can cook Mongolian Chicken using 12 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Mongolian Chicken

1. Prepare of skinless boneless chicken.
2. Prepare of garlic cloves, minced.
3. It's of salt.
4. You need of Corn starch,.
5. You need of Sauce ingredients :.
6. Prepare of garlic cloves, minced.
7. It's of minced ginger.
8. Prepare of large onion, chopped.
9. Prepare of soy sauce.
10. You need of water.
11. It's of brown sugar.
12. Prepare of white pepper powder.

Mongolian Chicken definitely isn't a low-sugar meal, but it's an indulgence we really enjoy from time to time. If you're a fan of this popular Chinese-American dish give this recipe a try and you may just decide you never need to order takeout again. Mongolian Chicken - tender and juicy Chinese chicken stir-fry with scallions and brown sauce. This Mongolian Chicken recipe is so much better than takeout.

Mongolian Chicken instructions

1. Slice the chicken into 1/4" slices and mix with garlic and salt. Let it stand for 30 minutes. Toss with cornstarch. Gently shake off any excess..
2. Heat oil over medium high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown..
3. Heat 1 tbs oil in a small pan over medium low. Add onion, ginger and garlic and stir just until fragrant. Add soy sauce, water, brown sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Let boil 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened..
4. Add the fried chicken into the sauce. Stir it until the chicken well coated with the sauce. Serve immediately..

This Mongolian chicken is crispy slices of chicken breast stir fried in a sweet and savory sauce. A restaurant favorite that tastes even better when you make it at home! I'm a huge fan of Mongolian beef, but I have to say, I think I may like this easy Mongolian chicken even better. The chicken is perfectly crispy on the edges and the sauce. I'm a mom on a mission to create easy, healthy and kid-friendly recipes.