Mongolian Chicken

Chicken Breast - Dinner

If Mongolian beef is your go to when it comes to Chinese take-out, I challenge you to try this version made with chicken instead. The chicken is melt-in-your-mouth tender and requires no marinating time as beef would. Serve over rice.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mongolian Chicken

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast tenderloins

cut into thin strips

¼ cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon ginger puree

1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

¼ cup brown sugar

½ cup soy sauce

4 green onions

chopped

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Place chicken strips and cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Shake to coat.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on the outside and juices run clear about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 3

Whisk together garlic ginger puree Sriracha sesame oil rice vinegar brown sugar and soy sauce. Add mixture to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce has thickened about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Return chicken to the skillet. Add green onions and toss to coat. Cook over medium-high until heated through about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Mongolian Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 326.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.1g 52%

Carbohydrates: 25.7g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 14.2g

Fat: 13.1g 20%

Saturated Fat: 2.4g 12%

Cholesterol: 64.6mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 212.2IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.4mg 126%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 3.3mg 6%

Folate: 17.8mcg 5%

Calcium: 42.7mg 4%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 43mg 15%

Potassium: 345mg 10%

Sodium: 1924.3mg 77%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 117.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.