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Crispy Mongolian Chicken

Prepare top-notch Mongolian chicken in less than 30 minutes. This recipe optimizes the sugar content and uses a quick stir-frying technique for the perfect texture without deep-frying.

Prep time
18 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
33 min
Servings
4

Recipe

For the chicken

Chicken, breast, boneless, skinless, raw
600 g
CORN STARCH
30 g
Oil, olive, extra virgin
2 tbsp

For the sauce

Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu), low sodium
80 ml
Water
60 ml
Honey
1 tbsp
Ginger root, raw
1 tbsp
Garlic, raw
3 clove
Oil, sesame, salad or cooking
1 tsp

Toppings

Green onion, (scallion), bulb and greens, root removed, raw
1 bunch
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted
1 pinch

Per servingTotal
Calories:291.1 kcal1164.5 kcal
Protein:35.8 g143.3 g
Carbohydrates:12.2 g48.8 g
Fiber:0.3 g1.1 g
Water:147.1 ml588.5 ml
Fat:11.3 g45.3 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:3.3 g13.1 g
Saturated fat:1.9 g7.5 g
Cholesterol:109.1 mg436.4 mg
Sodium:819.3 mg3277 mg
Potassium:592.5 mg2370.1 mg
Calcium:17.7 mg70.8 mg
Iron:0.9 mg3.5 mg
Magnesium:55.7 mg222.7 mg
Zinc:1.2 mg4.7 mg
Phosphorus:361 mg1444 mg
Vitamin C:0.9 mg3.6 mg
Vitamin A:0 µg0 µg
Vitamin D:0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B12:0 µg0 µg

Instructions

1
Toss the sliced chicken breast in a bowl with cornstarch, making sure all the pieces are evenly coated. This will protect the meat and create a delicate crust.
2
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, water, honey, grated ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Stir until the honey is completely dissolved.
3
Heat the oil in a wok until very hot. Fry the chicken in two batches so the pieces don't stick together. Fry for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove the meat onto a plate.
4
Pour the prepared sauce into the same pan. Cook over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken and becomes glossy.
5
Return the fried chicken to the sauce and add the spring onion. Quickly stir everything together so the sauce evenly coats the meat while the onion stays crisp (about 1 minute).
6
Serve the dish immediately, sprinkled with sesame seeds, ideally alongside cooked quinoa or brown rice.

Nutritional benefits

Thanks to its high content of lean protein and the use of fresh ginger, this dish supports muscle recovery and has an anti-inflammatory effect after physical activity.

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Nutritional values are calculated per standard 100 g. This allows you to compare different foods more easily and have better control over your intake if you weigh your food.