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20-Minute Mongolian Chicken

Quick, easy, and insanely delicious 20-minute mongolian chicken! Inspired by the flavors in your favorite dish from your local Chinese restaurant - comes together in less time than it'd take you to order takeout.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/4 cup corn starch, or arrowroot starch
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 scallions, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce, or tamari if gluten-free

Instructions

  • Season chicken breast with salt, then toss in corn starch to coat.
  • Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, once hot add in the chicken – cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Lower heat to medium and add in the garlic, ginger, and scallions. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk the corn starch into the vegetable broth, then pour into the skillet along with the soy sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has thickened.
  • Once thick, add chicken back into the skillet and toss in sauce, then serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal