Description
Savor the scrumptious blend of sweet and savory flavors in this Healthy Mongolian Chicken recipe. Tender, marinated chicken pieces cooked with vibrant vegetables create a dish that’s both visually stunning and nutritious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this quick and easy meal is sure to elevate your culinary skills and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Add marinated chicken and sauté until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- During the last few minutes of cooking, add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until tender-crisp.
- Pour any remaining marinade over the stir-fry to thicken and coat everything well.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg