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Moo Goo Gai Pan

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  • Author: Mollyyeh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Moo Goo Gai Pan is a classic Chinese-American stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken slices, mushrooms, and a medley of fresh vegetables in a light, savory sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, drained
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken slices and stir-fry until no longer pink. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining oil to the wok. Sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add mushrooms, carrots, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  5. Add bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Return the chicken to the wok and stir in the sauce mixture. Cook until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
  7. Drizzle with sesame oil, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve hot over rice.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a bit of soy sauce and cornstarch before cooking.
  • Can be made with other vegetables like baby corn or broccoli.
  • Serve with steamed jasmine rice or brown rice for a healthier option.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg