Sweet Savory Mongolian Chicken (Print version)
Tender chicken glazed in sweet savory sauce with garlic and ginger. Ready in 25 minutes.
# What you'll 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
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 pieces 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 immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- comes together in 25 minutes flat, perfect for those nights when takeout sounds tempting but you want something homemade and better
- uses pantry staples you probably already have, no special shopping trip required
- that sauce is finger licking good and coats every single piece of chicken perfectly
02 -
- the sauce continues thickening off the heat so do not panic if it looks a little thin in the pan
- low-sodium soy sauce is non-negotiable here because regular soy sauce will make this dish unpleasantly salty
- fresh ginger makes such a huge difference that the jarred stuff is not even worth using
03 -
- cut the chicken into uniform pieces so everything cooks at the same speed
- have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking because this moves fast once you hit the stove