Description
Moo Goo Gai Pan is a delightful stir-fry dish that transports the vibrant flavors of Chinese cuisine straight to your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and earthy mushrooms all enveloped in a savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, Moo Goo Gai Pan comes together quickly, offering a nutritious meal option that pleases both kids and adults alike. With its customizable ingredients and one-pan cooking method, this dish allows you to enjoy a tasty Asian-inspired meal without the hassle of takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium carrot
- 6 ounces snow peas
- 6 ounces mushrooms
- 8 ounces canned water chestnuts
- 8 ounces bamboo shoots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 ¼ cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Toss sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and white pepper in a bowl. Add vegetable oil to separate strips.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 30 seconds per side until no longer pink; remove from pan.
- In the same pan, stir-fry sliced carrots, snow peas, and mushrooms for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and minced garlic; sauté for an additional minute.
- Return chicken to the pan and 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 form a slurry; add to skillet while stirring until sauce thickens (about one minute).
- Adjust seasoning if needed, garnish with sesame seeds if desired, and serve over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg