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Mongolian Chicken

A quick and delightful Mongolian Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breast sautéed with bell peppers and garlic in a savory-sweet sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American-Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces Use fresh, high-quality chicken breasts. Chicken thighs can be used for added tenderness.
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil Ensure oil is hot before adding chicken for perfect sear.
  • 1 cup onion, sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced Use any color available—red, green, etc.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce Can substitute with soy sauce and peanut butter if necessary.
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • to taste cooked rice, for serving Jasmine rice is recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by cutting your chicken, slicing the onion and bell peppers, mincing the garlic, and chopping the green onions.
Cooking
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  2. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until softened yet crisp, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the soy sauce, brown sugar, and hoisin sauce, stirring well.
  4. Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens in about 1-2 minutes. Fold in the chopped green onions.
  5. Remove from heat and serve hot over cooked rice.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days or frozen for up to 2 months. For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauces for 30 minutes prior to cooking.