Mongolian Chicken Quick Easy (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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5 slices of fresh ginger
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2 cloves of minced garlic
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1 red chili pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
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1 pound of boneless chicken thighs, without skin
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⅓ cup neutral oil, like vegetable oil
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¼ cup cornstarch (or potato starch as an alternative)
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4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons of brown sugar
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2 teaspoons sesame oil
→ Cornstarch Mix
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½ cup water
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1 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch
→ Optional Finishes
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Finely chopped green onion (1 piece)
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Sliced red chili pepper
# Instructions:
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Take a small bowl, pour in ½ cup water, and whisk in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth. This will act as your slurry. Set this aside for later use.
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Slice the chicken thighs into roughly 4 to 6 pieces each, about 1.5 inches in size. There's no need to dry the chicken, as the moisture will help with coating.
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In a big bowl, toss the diced chicken with ¼ cup cornstarch until all pieces are well-coated. If the coating seems too light, sprinkle in a bit more cornstarch and mix again. Set it aside once done.
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In a large wok or skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Fry the coated chicken in smaller portions for 6-8 minutes, turning until it's golden and crispy on both sides. Drain on paper towels or a rack to remove any extra oil.
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Over medium heat, stir-fry garlic, ginger, and sliced chili in the same pan. Let them cook for about 10 seconds or just until fragrant.
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Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil to the pan. Stir the mixture together thoroughly before quickly stirring the cornstarch slurry and pouring it in. Let the liquid simmer and stir occasionally until it thickens into a smooth sauce.
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Add the fried chicken back into the pan and toss it well with the sauce. Turn off the heat, transfer to a serving plate, and sprinkle with green onions or chili if you'd like. Dig in!
# Notes:
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Crispy, golden chunks of chicken coated in a sweet and savory, sticky sauce. It's packed with flavor and comes together in about 25 minutes!
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Want to try air frying? Here’s how: 1. Lightly grease your air fryer basket with oil. 2. Place the chicken pieces inside but don’t let them overlap. You might need to cook in separate batches. 3. Spray a bit of oil over the chicken. 4. Cook at 400°F for 10-14 minutes or until crispy.