EASY Mongolian Chicken & Spicy Broccoli

Get ready to level up your dinner game with this Quick & Easy Mongolian Chicken paired with crispy Spicy Broccoli! 🍗🥦 This recipe is packed with bold flavors, comes together in under 30 minutes, and tastes just like your favorite takeout—only better (and healthier)! This sweet, savory, and slightly spicy combo will be your new go-to. Perfectly seared chicken in a rich Mongolian sauce, balanced by charred broccoli with a spicy kick. Yes. Please. 📝 FULL RECIPE BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 📌 Save this one for busy weeknights or your next meal prep! #mongolainchicken #quickdinner #spicybroccoli #easyrecipes #betterthantakeout #weeknightmeals #dinnerideas #chickendinner ⭐️ Printable recipe here: https://afoodloverskitchen.com/mongolian-chicken/ 📌 Don’t forget to like and subscribe if you want more easy dinner ideas! 💻 Our Website: https://afoodloverskitchen.com/dinner-and-a-side/ 📹 Our Tik Tok: @dinnerandaside RECIPE For the chicken: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs cubed 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/3 cup neutral cooking oil like vegetable 2 cloves garlic minced 1 inch piece ginger minced 4 tablespoon hoisin sauce 2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water chopped green onion, 1 red chili pepper sliced for garnish For the broccoli: 1 large head broccoli cut into florets 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper for seasoning 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons Sriracha 2 teaspoons honey sesame seeds, sliced green onions for garnish For the chicken: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces and cornstarch. Toss to coat. Set aside. Heat a large wok or pan over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil. Once hot, fry chicken in small batches until golden brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer chicken to a wire rack over paper towels to drain any excess oil. Turn heat down to medium. Add ginger, garlic, and red chilis. Fry for just 20 seconds, moving constantly. Pour in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well. Once it’s at a low boil, pour in the cornstarch slurry and mix well, then simmer on low until thickened. Then add the splash of vinegar and stir. The sauce should loosen a bit Toss the fried chicken back into the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Remove from heat. Garnish with red chilis and green onions. For the broccoli: Preheat the oven to 400°F(200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil. Spread the broccoli out on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly charred. Remove from oven. Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, combine the sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, sambal oelek, and mirin. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Toss the broccoli in the sauce and serve hot. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. ⭐️TOOLS USED IN OUR KITCHENS (affiliate): ➡️ My favorite cast iron skillet: https://amzn.to/3HqL8JN ➡️ My favorite stainless steel pan: https://amzn.to/45mPVUw ➡️ Ninja mini chopper: https://amzn.to/45w0KE1 ➡️ Air fryer (Ninja Max XL): https://amzn.to/3UksMNq ➡️ Knife set: https://amzn.to/46V2IOf ➡️ Cast iron grill pan: https://amzn.to/3UksMNq ➡️ Ninja Outdoor Woodfire Grill: https://amzn.to/40Yr08r I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Welcome to Dinner and a Side on YouTube. We're here to help you level up your cooking skills and create better meals, faster. You’ll find all kinds of great dinner recipes - including main dishes and sides that will make your menu planning simple, as well as hundreds of cooking tips! We are a sister team, cooking in two separate kitchens, in two different states. Our channel is new, so we don’t have a lot of subscribers, but our mission isn’t new. We’ve been cooking together on https://afoodloverskitchen.com for years. If you give us a chance, we know we’ll win you over!