Description
Moo Goo Gai Pan brings classic Chinese-American comfort straight to your kitchen with tender chicken and fresh mushrooms dancing in a silky sauce. Grab your wok and whip up this quick weeknight dinner that’ll have your family asking for seconds in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice 1 lb chicken breast into thin strips. Season generously with salt and pepper for robust flavor.
- Chop 1 cup mushrooms, 1 red bell pepper, and 2 carrots into uniform, thin pieces. Cut 1 cup broccoli into small florets.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet at 375°F. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skillet. Set aside on a clean plate while keeping warm.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet. Sauté 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated ginger for 45-60 seconds until aromatic.
- Toss in prepared mushrooms, snow peas, broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots. Stir-fry at high heat for 4-5 minutes until vegetables reach crisp-tender consistency.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup chicken broth, and 1 tablespoon oyster sauce over the mixture.
- Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Add to skillet and stir continuously until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with optional green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice.
Notes
- Slice chicken super thin for the most tender texture and even cooking.
- Keep vegetables crisp by stir-frying quickly over high heat to maintain their bright colors and nutrients.
- If avoiding soy sauce, substitute with tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free alternative.
- For a protein boost, add cashews or tofu to make the dish more substantial and customize to your dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg