Description
A comforting dish that brings families together, ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners with tender chicken and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly and let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top.
- Enjoy your creation: Serve warm with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
Consider using cauliflower rice for a low-carb option or tofu for a vegetarian variant. Don’t skip the garnish for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mongolian Chicken, easy dinner, quick recipes, Asian cuisine, family meals