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Mongolian Chicken

Mongolian Chicken is a delicious, easy-to-make dish featuring bold flavors, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables, ideal for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced Fresh or thawed chicken recommended
  • 2 cups mixed bell peppers, sliced Use assorted colors for best presentation
  • 1 cup onion, sliced Yellow or white onion works best
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Freshly minced for optimal flavor
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Low sodium soy sauce can be used
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For stir-frying
  • as needed servings cooked rice For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add sliced chicken and cook until browned.
  2. Add garlic and vegetables, stir-frying until tender.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and cook until thickened.
Serving
  1. Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

Cut the chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking. Customize by adding other vegetables such as broccoli or snap peas. Adjust sweetness to personal preference by adding more or less brown sugar. For meal prep, consider a slow-cooker version or alternate proteins like beef or tofu.