Description
Classic Moo Goo Gai Pan is a delightful stir-fry featuring tender chicken, an array of fresh vegetables, and a savory sauce that warms the heart. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, appealing to everyone’s taste buds.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless
skinless chicken breast sliced thin
2 cups mushrooms sliced
1 cup snow peas
1 cup bell peppers sliced
1 cup carrots julienned
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger minced
¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked white rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic and ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms, snow peas, bell peppers, and carrots, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and oyster sauce (if using), stirring well.
- Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the skillet, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked white rice or noodles and enjoy your meal!
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic for about 15 minutes before cooking. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1¼ cups)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Moo Goo Gai Pan, chicken stir-fry, Asian recipes, healthy dinner, quick meals