Description
Make restaurant-style Mongolian Chicken Thighs at home in just 30 minutes! This one-pan dish features tender, juicy chicken coated in a sticky-sweet sauce infused with the delightful flavors of garlic and ginger. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or to impress guests at your next gathering, this recipe is not only easy to make but also adaptable to your favorite side dishes. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in wraps for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 600 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 100 ml low-sodium soy sauce
- 80 ml water
- 75 g dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 spring onions
- 1 dried red chili (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by patting it dry and coating with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- In the same skillet, sautรฉ minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, water, dark brown sugar, and optional chili; whisk to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, toss thoroughly, and simmer for another few minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in sliced spring onions before serving over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Ensure the chicken is dry for a better sear. Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of dark brown sugar. For added texture, serve with stir-fried vegetables or a fresh salad.