Better-than-takeout Mongolian Chicken

Better-than-takeout Mongolian Chicken Ingredients

600g chicken cubed3 tbsp avocado oil (or vegetable oil)1/4 cup cornstarch 2tsp2 garlic cloves minced1 tsp ginger minced1/2 cup soy sauce1/3 cup water1/4 cup brown sugarSliced vegetables (green onions, peppers, carrots, broccoli…)Salt and pepper

Steps

Place the cubed chicken in a bowl and add 1/4 cup cornstarch, tossing them to completely coat.Heat oil on medium high and cook the chicken in one layer a few minutes on each side until golden (don’t overcrowd the pan, cook in batches if necessary).Season them with salt and pepper.Once done, place the cooked chicken on a kitchen towel on a separate plate.In the same pan, add a bit of oil and cook the vegetables just until tender.Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.Stir in soy sauce, water and brown sugar.Mix 2 tsp of cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water and add them to the pan.Bring to a simmer until the sauce starts to thicken.Add in the chicken and green onions if using and stir to coat with sauce. Enjoy warm with rice!