Sweet Savory Mongolian Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken pieces glazed in a perfectly balanced sweet and savory sauce, ready in 25 minutes with just seven ingredients.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

02 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

03 - 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

04 - 1/4 cup water

05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated

07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

08 - 2 green onions, sliced

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 on all sides.

04 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

05 - Pour prepared sauce over the chicken. Stir well to coat all pieces evenly.

06 - Bring to a simmer. Cook for 6–8 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken, and chicken is cooked through.

07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

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The sauce hits that perfect sweet-savory balance that makes you want to lick the plate
Seven ingredients and twenty-five minutes means dinner is ready before your hangry mood kicks in

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The sauce will look thin when you first pour it in, but it thickens quickly as it simmers
Keep the heat at medium-high once the sauce is in, or it wont reduce properly

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A light dusting of cornstarch on the chicken before cooking gives you extra-crispy edges
Make double the sauce and freeze half for an even faster dinner next time