Mongolian Chicken

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix together cornstarch and water.
  2. 2Mix in soy sauce, brown sugar, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  3. 3Season the cubed chicken thighs with Shaoxing wine.
  4. 4Coat the chicken evenly with cornstarch.
  5. 5Heat oil in a hot wok and fry the chicken in batches for about 7 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
  6. 6Use a bit of the oil to sauté the ginger, garlic, and dried red chilies until fragrant.
  7. 7Pour in the sauce and simmer until thickened.
  8. 8Add the chicken and chopped green onion. Toss and serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 500 grams cubed chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 3 dried red chilies
  • 2 stalks chopped green onion

Equipment

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