Go Back
+ servings
Mongolian chicken served over white rice, garnished with fresh chopped green onions.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce optional
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (for sauce)

Instructions

  • Place the chicken and cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag, then shake to coat evenly.
    Placing sliced chicken and cornstarch in a plastic bag for Mongolian Chicken.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until browned. Remove and set aside.
    Juicy raw chicken breasts cooking in a non-stick skillet, perfect for healthy meal prep and high-protein recipes, aligned with food, fitness, and balanced nutrition goals.
  • In the same pan, add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds. Add soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, water, and brown sugar, and bring to a simmer. Mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with about 1 tablespoon of water to form a slurry. Whisk the slurry into sauce.
    Minced garlic cooking in a non-stick skillet, part of a healthy food recipe for fitness and wellness.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, add green onions, and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook until sauce is thickened and everything is heated through.
    Mongolian chicken in a pan with sauce and green onions.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates: 29g (10%) Protein: 26g (52%) Fat: 12g (18%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Sodium: 932mg (41%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 18g (20%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.