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Moo Goo Gai Pan

Moo Goo Gai Pan

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  • Author: Penelope Hartwell
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Description

Enjoy this easy-to-make Moo Goo Gai Pan recipe that’s packed with flavor! Try it tonight for a quick dinner that delights every palate.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 8-ounce can of sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 8-ounce can of sliced bamboo shoots, drained
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the sliced chicken in egg white and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large pan, sauté carrots with 1 tablespoon of water; add mushrooms and snow peas until tender.
  3. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the same pan and stir-fry the marinated chicken until cooked through.
  4. Combine chicken stock, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and remaining cornstarch in a bowl; pour over the chicken and vegetables, cooking until thickened.
  5. Serve hot over rice or noodles.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg