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Pollo Mongoliano

Cultural Context

Pollo Mongoliano, or Mongolian Chicken, is a dish inspired by the flavors of Chinese cuisine, despite its name suggesting a connection to Mongolia. It typically features tender chicken stir-fried with a savory sauce and colorful vegetables, reflecting the balance of flavors and textures in Chinese cooking. This dish has gained popularity in Western Chinese restaurants, often adapting to local tastes with variations in sauce sweetness and spice levels.

ChineseCNmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 chicken breasts
green onions
half a green bell pepper
celery
salt
cornstarch
1/2 cup beer
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
vegetable oil

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce + honey

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce is more accessible and less expensive.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while thighs are more affordable.

1

Prepare all ingredients before cooking, ensuring everything is cut and ready to go.

2

Cut 2 chicken breasts into large cubes.

3

Chop green onions and half a green bell pepper.

4

Chop some celery and set aside.

5

In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over high heat for about 30 seconds.

6

Add the cubed chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for about 10-15 minutes until cooked through.

7

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

8

In the same skillet, add chopped green onions and cook for about 5 minutes without browning them.

9

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green onions.

10

Add the chopped bell pepper and celery to the skillet.

11

Season with a pinch of salt and pour in 1/2 cup of soy sauce.

12

Add 1/2 cup of beer to the mixture and stir well.

13

Add 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce and mix thoroughly to combine all flavors.

14

Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a little water and add it to the skillet to thicken the sauce.

15

Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is well combined.

16

Serve the pollo mongoliano over white rice.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skillet

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Mongolian Chicken

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