Moo Goo Gai Pan
A classic Chinese-American stir-fry featuring tender chicken, mushrooms, and crisp vegetables in a light, savory sauce—quick, healthy, and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup snow peas or bok choy
- 1 tsp cornstarch for marinade
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp oil for stir-frying
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp cornstarch for slurry
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce and cornstarch for 10–15 mins.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Stir-fry chicken in hot oil until browned, then remove.
- Cook garlic and ginger, then stir-fry vegetables.
- Return chicken to pan, pour in sauce, and cook until thickened.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and serve hot.
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Notes
You can swap snow peas for baby bok choy, broccoli, or bell peppers based on preference.
For extra umami, add a dash of Shaoxing wine or a few sliced water chestnuts.
To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and a certified gluten-free oyster sauce.