Mongolian Chicken is a mouthwatering dish featuring tender, crispy chicken coated in a flavorful soy-based sauce with hints of garlic, ginger, and a touch of sweetness. This takeout favorite is quick to prepare and pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying meal at home. With its bold flavors and glossy, thick sauce, Mongolian Chicken is sure to become a go-to recipe for family dinners or entertaining guests.

What is Mongolian Chicken?

Mongolian Chicken is a popular dish inspired by Asian cuisine, known for its crispy chicken bites tossed in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and optional hoisin for depth.

Main Ingredient of Mongolian Chicken

• Chicken thighs
• Soy sauce
• Garlic and ginger
  These key ingredients create the perfect balance of texture and flavor.

What Is So Special About Mongolian Chicken?

Mongolian Chicken is loved for its irresistible combination of crispy fried chicken and the thick, glossy sauce that clings to every piece. Its versatility as both a quick weeknight meal and a crowd-pleasing dish makes it stand out.

Quick and Easy Mongolian Chicken

This recipe takes under 30 minutes, using simple ingredients to create a restaurant-quality dish in your own kitchen.

How to Make Mongolian Chicken

1. Prepare the Chicken:
• Marinate chicken pieces with rice vinegar, salt, and pepper for 10-15 minutes.
• Coat the chicken evenly with corn flour.
• Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
2. Make the Sauce:
• Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
• Add spring onion whites and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water. Simmer the mixture.
3. Thicken the Sauce:
• Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce while stirring. Cook until the sauce thickens.
4. Combine:
• Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
5. Serve:
• Garnish with spring onion greens and optional chili flakes for a spicy kick.
• Serve hot with rice or noodles.

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Expert Tips

• Use chicken thighs for juicier results, but chicken breasts work too.
• Adjust the sweetness or spiciness of the sauce to your preference.
• Fry the chicken in small batches for even crispiness.
• For added crunch, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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Category

Main Dish

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

380

Learn how to make crispy, flavorful Mongolian Chicken at home with this easy recipe. Perfectly fried chicken in a savory-sweet sauce, ready in under 30 minutes!

Author:

Parth Kapoor

Ingredients

For Fried Chicken

• 400 g chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3-5 tbsp corn flour
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Oil for frying

For the Sauce

• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch ginger, finely minced
• 3-4 spring onion whites, chopped
• 1/2 cup spring onion greens, chopped (for garnish)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp water
• Red chili flakes or chopped chilies (optional)

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Directions

1. Marinate the chicken with rice vinegar, salt, and pepper. Coat with corn flour. Fry until golden.

2. In a pan, sauté garlic and ginger in oil, then add spring onion whites.
3. Mix soy sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, and water. Simmer, then thicken with cornstarch slurry.
4. Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
5. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot with rice or noodles.

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Recipe Note

Adjust the sauce’s sweetness and spice to your liking. For a healthier option, pan-fry or bake the chicken instead of deep frying.