You’ve had Mongolian Beef, so let’s switch things up with Mongolian Chicken! The same thick, sticky, savory, and tangy sauce coats juicy chicken bites perfect for piling over rice. Asian-inspired meal that’s so much better than takeout. Mongolian Chicken only takes 20 minutes or less, so this will become a weeknight staple that you’ll always look forward to making!
Ingredients
- For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- For the chicken:
- 10 ounces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or Shaoxing rice wine, optional
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced
- 6 stalks scallions, cut into 2 inch strips
- white sesame, optional, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –In a small bowl, mix the oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, the water, the sugar, and the dark soy sauce together to form the sauce. Set the sauce aside.
Step 2 –Marinate the chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, the rice wine, the sesame oil, and the cornstarch, stirring to mix the marinade well.
Step 3 –Heat up a skillet or wok on high heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil.
Step 4 –Add the chicken, tossing and stir frying until the surface turns white but not completely cooked, about 3 minutes.
Step 5 –Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Step 6 –Clean up the skillet or wok with paper towels, and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil.
Step 7 –When the oil is heated, add the garlic and ginger, stir frying until aromatic.
Step 8 –Return the chicken to the skillet and do a few quick stirs before adding the sauce.
Step 9 –Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 10 –Add the scallions, stirring to combine well.
Step 11 –Top the chicken with the white sesame and serve immediately.
