Description
A flavorful and crispy Mongolian Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken bites coated in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger. Perfectly served over rice or noodles for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions plus extra for garnish
Sauce
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon grated or minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Serving
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: In a large bowl, toss together the chicken pieces, garlic powder, and cornstarch until the chicken is completely coated.
- Make the sauce: Add all of the ingredients for the sauce into a glass measuring cup or bowl. Whisk together until combined and there are no lumps of cornstarch.
- Cook the chicken: Add the avocado oil to a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, dump in the chicken and spread it into a single layer, being careful not to crowd the chicken so it crisps properly.
- Brown the chicken: Cook the chicken without touching it for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet onto a plate.
- Cook scallions and add sauce: Add the sliced green onions to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to combine.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and extra sliced scallions, and serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure the chicken pieces are spaced out in the skillet and not crowded.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with brown sugar if preferred.
- Adjust sriracha amount to control the spice level.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to keep salt levels moderate.
- Freshly grated ginger adds a brighter flavor than pre-minced ginger.
- Serve with steamed rice, fried rice, or your favorite noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
