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Moo Goo Gai Pan

Moo Goo Gai Pan
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This easy Moo Goo Gai Pan recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful Chinese-American stir-fry combining tender chicken breast with crisp vegetables like shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, and bamboo shoots in a savory sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and adaptable to various dietary needs while remaining family-friendly.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Sauce & Cooking

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (cornstarch slurry)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice the chicken breast thinly and prep all vegetables, garlic, and ginger ahead of time to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  2. Stir-Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken slices and cook until lightly browned and nearly cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Cook Aromatics and Vegetables: In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Stir-fry minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, and bamboo shoots. Cook until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  4. Combine and Add Sauce: Return the chicken to the pan. Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and the cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency and coats all ingredients evenly.
  5. Finish and Garnish: Remove the pan from heat. Sprinkle chopped green onions on top and give everything a gentle toss. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Slice chicken and vegetables thinly and uniformly for even cooking.
  • Use medium-high to high heat to quickly sear ingredients and lock in moisture.
  • Prep all ingredients before cooking to keep stir-fry fast and efficient.
  • Adjust cornstarch amount to achieve your preferred sauce thickness.
  • Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can result in steaming instead of frying.

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