Sweet Savory Mongolian Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken in a sweet and savory soy-ginger glaze, ready in 25 minutes with just seven simple ingredients.

# What You'll 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 - In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Set aside.

02 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

03 - Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning frequently to brown all sides evenly.

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

05 - Pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well, ensuring all the chicken pieces are evenly coated.

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

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

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The sauce reduces into a glossy glaze that coats every piece of chicken in sweet savory perfection.
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Resist the urge to crank the heat when reducing the sauce because sugar burns quickly at high temperatures.
Crowding the pan leads to steamed chicken instead of beautifully browned pieces so work in batches if needed.

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Toss chicken pieces in a tablespoon of cornstarch before cooking for an extra crispy exterior that holds onto more sauce.
Add red pepper flakes with the garlic if you want a gentle warmth that builds with each bite.