Mongolian Chicken Recipe

4      Reviews by:    Johnny Law   Mongolian Chicken Recipe uses chicken thighs, cornstarch, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, green onions and salt and pepper in creating this delicious Chinese chicken recipe. Food Category:    Chicken and Fowl Cuisine Origin:    Chinese    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:579 calories35 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   25 Minutes Cook Time:   15 Minutes Total Time:   40 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 lb. chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
• 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons cornstarch divided use
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup green onions cut into 1 inch pieces
• salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

• Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Place the chicken and 1/4 cup cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag, shake to coat evenly. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat.
• Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and season to taste with salt and pepper, keeping in mind the sauce has plenty of salt in it. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned. Cook in multiple batches if needed.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, water and brown sugar to the pan and bring to a simmer.
• Mix the 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water. Add the cornstarch to the sauce and bring to a boil; boil for 30-60 seconds until just thickened. Add the chicken and green onions to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Serve over rice if desired.

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