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Mongolian Chicken

Cultural Context

Mongolian chicken, while not an authentic dish from Mongolia, reflects the influence of Chinese cuisine and its adaptation in Western contexts. This dish combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory sauce, often served with vegetables, showcasing a balance of flavors. Its popularity has grown in Western restaurants, making it a beloved choice for quick weeknight dinners.

MongolianMNmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 chicken leg (sliced)
1 egg
black pepper (crushed)
flour
cornstarch
vegetable oil
sesame oil
red chili (dried)
red bell pepper (chopped)
yellow bell pepper (chopped)
fresh red chili (chopped)
garlic (chopped)
ginger (chopped)
stock water
dark soy sauce
Mongolian sauce
salt
sugar

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.

1

Chop spring onions into large pieces.

2

Chop red and yellow bell peppers into small pieces.

3

Take sliced chicken leg and add black pepper and half an egg to it.

4

Mix in vegetable oil and cornstarch, then add double the amount of flour to cornstarch and mix well.

5

Fry the chicken in medium to low heat until cooked through and golden brown.

6

Prepare Mongolian sauce by heating refined oil and adding sesame oil and dried red chili.

7

Add chopped red and yellow bell peppers, then toss them in the pan.

8

Add chopped garlic and ginger, sauté briefly.

9

Pour in stock water and dark soy sauce, followed by three teaspoons of Mongolian sauce.

10

Season with salt, sugar, and crushed black pepper, and mix well until combined.

11

Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss everything together on high heat.

12

Finally, add chopped spring onions and toss again.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soysesame

Also Known As

Mongolian Chicken Stir-FryMongolian Chicken with Vegetables

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