Mongolian Chicken Stir Fry
This Mongolian chicken stir fry is a quick and healthy take on a classic dish, featuring tender chicken coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. This easy Mongolian chicken recipe will have your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 stalk green onion, chopped (white and green parts separated)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Start by thinly slicing the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Then chop the green onion, separating the white and green parts.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, cornstarch, and rice vinegar. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 15-30 minutes (or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes if preparing ahead).
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Add the white parts of the green onion, stirring for about 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Next, spread the marinated chicken in the skillet in an even layer. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, flipping as needed, until golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- Lower the heat slightly and add the soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce.
- Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Sprinkle the green parts of the chopped onion over the top and gently toss one final time.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately—perfect over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option!
Notes
Make it spicy! You can add some fresh or dried chilies to this dish to give it a kick. You can also drizzle some spicy chili crisps, hot sauce, or chili oil, too! Add more veggies! You can also add various types of herbs too - I often will add fresh basil, for example, to my stir fries! Mix up the sauces! You can try changing up the sauces, too, if you'd like!