Sweet Savory Mongolian Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken glazed in sweet savory sauce with minimal ingredients

# What You Need:

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

02 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

03 - 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

04 - 1/4 cup water

05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated

07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

08 - 2 green onions, sliced

01 - Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and water in a medium bowl. Stir until sugar completely dissolves. Set aside.

02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

03 - Add chicken pieces to the hot pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning pieces to brown evenly on all sides.

04 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.

05 - Pour prepared sauce over the chicken. Stir well to coat all pieces evenly.

06 - Bring to a simmer. Cook for 6-8 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.

07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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The sauce comes together with pantry staples you probably already have
It hits that perfect sweet and savory balance that makes everyone go back for seconds
From start to finish, youre eating in under 30 minutes

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The sauce continues thickening for a minute or two after you remove it from heat, so don't let it get too thick in the pan
Cutting your chicken into uniformly sized pieces helps everything cook at the same rate
If your sauce isn't thickening enough, let it simmer an extra minute or two

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