Mongolian Chicken & Mushrooms Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup + 4 teaspoons cornstarch - divided
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Marketplace EVOO
• 2 tablespoons Get-R-Smoked Simply Thai Seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Marketplace White Honey Ginger
• 4 tablespoons Olive Oil Marketplace Toasted Sesame Oil - Divided
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 med onion - sliced
• 2 cups Fresh Mushrooms - sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

• Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag, add 1/4 cup cornstarch and Simply Thai Seasoning - shake to coat evenly.
• Heat the EVOO in a large pan over high heat
• Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer
• Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned. Cook in multiple batches if needed.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate lined with paper towels
• Add 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil and onions to pan - sauté 3-4 minutes
• Add the mushrooms to the pan - sauté till desired texture 3-4minutes
• Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil, water, and brown sugar to the pan and bring to a simmer.
• Mix the 4 teaspoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Add the cornstarch to the sauce and bring to a boil; boil for 30-60 seconds until just thickened.
• Add the chicken back to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Serve over rice if desired.

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