Description
Moo Goo Gai Pan is a light and flavorful Chinese-American stir-fry made with tender chicken, mushrooms, and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce. Quick, healthy, and easy to make at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thigh meat, sliced thin
- 1 cup mushrooms (white button or shiitake), sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced
- 1/2 cup bamboo shoots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the chicken into thin strips. Clean and slice the mushrooms, julienne the carrots, and rinse the snow peas. Mince the garlic and ginger.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix the chicken with a small amount of soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a bit of cornstarch. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until no longer pink. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, add a little more oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add mushrooms, carrots, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for a few minutes until slightly tender.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and add the snow peas. Pour in the sauce and stir well.
- Thicken the Sauce: Let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Use tofu or tempeh instead of chicken and vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Spicy Version: Add chili flakes or a teaspoon of Sriracha.
- Low-Sodium Alternative: Use low-sodium soy sauce and omit extra salt.
- Extra Crunch: Add cashews or almonds.
- Different Proteins: Try shrimp, beef, or pork instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: chinese-american
Keywords: Moo Goo Gai Pan, Chinese stir-fry, chicken stir-fry, healthy stir-fry, homemade takeout