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Healthy Mongolian Chicken Recipe

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This Healthy Mongolian Chicken recipe features tender chicken breast strips coated in cornstarch and cooked to a golden crisp, then tossed in a flavorful, slightly sweet soy-based sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and a touch of spice. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and delicious dish is perfect served over steamed rice for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

Chicken and Coating

  • 1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced into 1-2 inch strips
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch (or gluten-free flour)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking Oils

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil)

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2-3 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water (or chicken stock)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Garnish and Serving

  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Cooked rice (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Coat the Chicken: Place the thinly sliced chicken breast pieces into a large Ziploc bag. Add salt, pepper, and the cornstarch. Seal the bag and shake well to evenly coat each chicken strip with the cornstarch mixture.
  2. Heat Oil and Cook Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken strips in a single layer. Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes, turning as needed to ensure even cooking.
  3. Add Garlic: Press the garlic cloves and add them to the pan with the chicken. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and cooked through but not burnt.
  4. Prepare Sauce: While the chicken cooks, combine the sauce ingredients—low-sodium soy sauce, honey, water (or chicken stock), freshly grated ginger, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, and 2 teaspoons vegetable or sesame oil—in a small bowl. Mix well to combine.
  5. Simmer Sauce with Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken in the pan. Stir to coat all pieces evenly. Allow the sauce to cook and thicken for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring frequently.
  6. Add Green Onions and Sesame Seeds: Stir in the sliced green onions and sprinkle the sesame seeds over the dish. Mix gently to combine all flavors.
  7. Serve: Serve the Mongolian chicken immediately over cooked rice if desired. Enjoy your flavorful and healthy meal!

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, be sure to use gluten-free soy sauce and cornstarch alternatives.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
  • The cornstarch helps crisp the chicken but can be substituted with gluten-free flour for those with allergies.
  • Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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