Moo Goo Gai Pan Chinese Stir Fry
Looking for a light and flavorful stir fry? Moo Goo Gai Pan is a classic Chinese-American dish packed with tender chicken and fresh vegetables in a savory sauce. It’s a quick, healthy, and delicious meal perfect for any night of the week.
Servings 4
Calories 260kcal
Cost 12$
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snow peas
- ½ cup carrots thinly sliced
- ¼ cup water chestnuts sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir fry until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Stir Fry Vegetables: Add the remaining oil to the wok. Toss in the mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, snow peas, and water chestnuts. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken to the wok. Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
- Simmer the Sauce: Allow the sauce to thicken by cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Serve Hot: Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired, and enjoy with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice Evenly: Ensure chicken and vegetables are cut into uniform pieces to cook evenly.
- High Heat is Key: Use high heat for stir frying to retain the crisp texture of vegetables.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Cook in batches if needed to maintain the heat.
- Prep Ahead: Have all ingredients chopped and sauce ready before starting to cook.