Chicken Mongolian Recipe || Restaurant Style Mongolian Chicken Recipe by Fakhra's kitchen

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats with a milder flavor.

Slice chicken breast into thin strips.

Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and water in a bowl.

Marinate chicken in the sauce mixture for 15-20 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and carrots; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.

Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.

Pour in the remaining marinade and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Stir in cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the sauce, cooking for another minute.

Add chopped green onions and sesame seeds, mixing well.

Serve hot over steamed rice.

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