Mongolian Chicken Recipe
Welcome to our mouth-watering journey to explore the secrets of an authentic Mongolian Chicken Recipe. If you're tired of ordering from your local Chinese-restaurant and want to recreate the same delectable flavours right in your own kitchen, then you've come to the right place.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients for the recipe.
- Heat a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil and allow it to heat up.1 teaspoon sesame oil
- While the oil is heating, prepare the chicken. Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.2 chicken breasts
- Add the chicken to the hot oil and cook until it turns crispy and golden brown. This usually takes around 5-6 minutes.2 tablespoons vegetable oil, ¼ cup cornstarch
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for a minute or until fragrant.4 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, 2 green onions
- Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water to the pan. Stir well to combine.1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 cup water
- Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss it in the sauce until well coated.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and visual appeal.Sesame seeds