Sweet Savory Mongolian Chicken (Print View)

Tender chicken glazed in a sweet and savory Asian-inspired sauce, ready in 25 minutes with only seven ingredients.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

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

→ Cooking Oil

07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Garnish

08 - 2 green onions, sliced

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir until the 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. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Stir well to coat all pieces. Bring to a simmer and cook for 6–8 minutes, or until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together with pantry staples you probably already have sitting around
  • Its faster than ordering takeout and tastes infinitely better than anything delivered
  • The balance of sweet and savory hits that perfect spot everyone craves
02 -
  • Dont crowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of getting that nice browning
  • The sauce will look thin at first but thickens dramatically in the last two minutes
  • Keep the heat at medium high once sauce is added or it might burn the sugar
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before cooking for better browning
  • Let the sauce bubble down longer if you prefer it thicker and more clingy

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