Step-by-step recipe for Mongolian Chicken

 

Mongolian Chicken

Certainly! Here's a step-by-step recipe for Mongolian Chicken:

**Ingredients:**

For the Chicken Marinade:

- 1 lb (about 450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced

- 2 tablespoons soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon cornstarch

- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Sauce:

- 1/4 cup soy sauce

- 1/4 cup water

- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce

- 2 tablespoons brown sugar

- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

- 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Mongolian Chicken

For Cooking:

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

- 3 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Mongolian Chicken

**Instructions:**

**1. Marinate the Chicken:**

   - In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and vegetable oil. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.

**2. Prepare the Sauce:**

   - In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside.

**3. Cook the Chicken:**

   - Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   - Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until fully cooked and browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

**4. Cook the Aromatics:**

   - In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Add the white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

**5. Combine and Simmer:**

   - Return the cooked chicken to the pan and pour the prepared sauce over it. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.

   - Allow the chicken and sauce to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

**6. Garnish and Serve:**

   - Garnish the Mongolian Chicken with sesame seeds and the green parts of the sliced green onions.

   - Serve the Mongolian Chicken over rice or noodles.

Enjoy your homemade Mongolian Chicken! Adjust the level of spice and sweetness according to your taste preferences.