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Mongolian Chicken

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In Part 3 of making Mongolian Chicken, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Mongolian Chicken — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
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Visual Cues & Timing Secrets

Start by coating the chicken thoroughly—this is the step that makes or breaks the dish. Don’t rush the browning; give each piece room in the pan so it gets that gorgeous golden crust.

When you make the sauce, let it bubble and thicken until it coats the back of a spoon. That’s your cue to add the chicken back in. Toss everything together quickly so every piece is glossy and irresistible.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

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Mongolian Chicken
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Mongolian Chicken

This Mongolian Chicken is a sweet-savory stir-fry with crispy-edged chicken coated in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce. It's a weeknight hero—fast, family-friendly, and tastes like takeout but better.

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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings4 servings
CourseMain Course
Calories420 kcal

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated. Shake off excess.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and crispy on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes until heated through. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For extra crispiness, let the coated chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying—this helps the cornstarch adhere better. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months; reheat in a hot skillet to revive the crunch.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 420 kcalProtein: 34gCarbs: 28gFat: 18gFiber: 2g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.