Sweet Savory Mongolian Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken in a sweet and savory Asian glaze, ready in 25 minutes with minimal ingredients.

# What You 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.

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 frequently to brown all sides evenly.

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

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

06 - Bring to a simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.

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

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The sauce creates that perfect sticky glaze that coats every single piece of chicken
Seven simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day

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The sauce will look thin at first but it thickens dramatically in those last few minutes
Don't walk away from the pan once the sauce goes in, it can go from perfect to sticky quickly

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Cut your chicken into uniform pieces so everything cooks at the same speed
Grate your ginger on the finest side of your grater so it almost dissolves into the sauce