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Delicious Mongolian Chicken served with vegetables and rice on a plate.

Mongolian Chicken

A delightful dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Mongolian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breast Sliced against the grain for tenderness.
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce For marinating and the sauce.
  • 1 tbsp ginger Freshly grated for best flavor.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar To sweeten the sauce.
  • 2 stalks green onions Chopped for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for 1 hour.
Cooking
  1. Sauté the marinated chicken in a pan until it’s cooked through.
  2. Pour in the sweet and savory sauce made from brown sugar and soy sauce.
  3. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.

Notes

Serve with steamed jasmine rice or fried rice. For added flavor, sprinkle sesame seeds on top. You can also substitute beef or tofu as an alternative to chicken.