Sweet Savory Mongolian Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken glazed in a sweet and savory sauce, ready in 25 minutes with only seven ingredients.
# What You 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
# Steps:
01 - Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and water in a medium bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves completely. 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 occasionally 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 evenly.
06 - Bring to a simmer. Cook for 6-8 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Seven simple ingredients create restaurant quality flavor in under 30 minutes
- The sauce strikes that perfect balance between sweet and savory that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
- The sauce thickens rapidly in the last 2 minutes so dont walk away or youll end up with candy coating instead of glaze
- Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly so take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before you start cooking
03 -
- A pinch of red pepper flakes adds subtle warmth without overpowering the dish
- Coconut aminos replace soy sauce perfectly for a gluten-free version