Mongolian Chicken

Mongolian Chicken is a simple and delicious dish that you can make at home. It combines tender chicken with colorful vegetables and a sweet-savory sauce. This meal is quick to prepare and is perfect for a family dinner or a weekday meal.

Why Make This Recipe

You should make this recipe because it’s easy and quick. It only takes a short time to cook, and you get a tasty, healthy meal. Plus, you can adjust the spices and veggies to fit your taste.

How to Make Mongolian Chicken

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

1 lb chicken breast, sliced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp garlic, minced

For the Stir-Fry:

2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp ginger, minced
1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: cooked rice for serving

Directions

In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. Add the sliced chicken to the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the mixed vegetables and ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Serve the Mongolian chicken over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

How to Serve Mongolian Chicken

You can serve Mongolian Chicken over a bed of warm cooked rice. It also looks nice with some chopped green onions on top for garnish.

How to Store Mongolian Chicken

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. You can keep it for about 3-4 days. To reheat, simply warm it in the microwave or on the stove.

Tips to Make Mongolian Chicken

Make sure to slice the chicken evenly so it cooks at the same time.
Letting the chicken marinate longer will make it tastier, if you have more time.
Use any vegetables you like or have on hand for more variety.