Description
Moo Goo Gai Pan is a beloved Chinese stir-fry dish that brings the comforting flavors of tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant vegetables right to your table. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, featuring a savory sauce that enhances every ingredient. With its wholesome components and delicious taste, Moo Goo Gai Pan is sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy this delightful dish over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that brings the taste of your favorite takeout straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium carrot (thinly sliced)
- 6 ounces snow peas
- 6 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 8 ounces canned water chestnuts (drained)
- 8 ounces canned bamboo shoots (drained)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ¼ cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and mix well.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Cook chicken in a single layer for about 30 seconds per side; remove and set aside.
- Stir-fry carrots, snow peas, and mushrooms for approximately 3 minutes until just softened.
- Add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and minced garlic; sauté for another minute.
- Return chicken to the skillet; add chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Bring to a gentle boil for 1–2 minutes.
- Mix remaining cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry; pour into the skillet while stirring until sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg