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Moo Goo Gai Pan

Moo Goo Gai Pan: A Quick, Colorful Stir-Fry Delight

Discover Moo Goo Gai Pan, a colorful stir-fry with chicken, veggies, and a savory sauce, perfect for quick, busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 pound chicken breast core protein, can substitute with beef, shrimp, or tofu
  • 8 ounces mushrooms shiitake or button mushrooms can be used
  • 1 cup bell peppers use red or yellow for sweetness
  • 1 cup carrots sliced thinly for quicker cooking
  • 1 cup snow peas green beans can be an alternative
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh minced recommended
  • 1 inch ginger fresh preferred
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium can be used
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth ensure it’s low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch can be swapped with arrowroot powder
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil vegetable oil can be used as a substitute

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thinly slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Chop the bell peppers, carrots, and mushrooms, and slice the snow peas. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and an inch of fresh ginger.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of chicken broth, minced garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil. Once shimmering, add the sliced chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Add the mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, and snow peas to the skillet, stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the stir-fry and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking.

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