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Mongolian Chicken

Enjoy this flavorful and savory Mongolian Chicken, featuring tender strips of chicken cooked in a sweet and savory sauce with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mongolian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast (sliced into thin strips)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening)
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Mix chicken with cornstarch and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until browned.
  • Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water; simmer.
  • Thicken sauce with cornstarch mixture and cook until glossy.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Serve hot over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Keyword chicken