Description
Moo Goo Gai Pan is a delightful Chinese stir fry that brings together tender chicken and a colorful medley of crisp vegetables, all enveloped in a savory sauce. This dish not only tantalizes the taste buds but also brightens up your dinner table with its vibrant presentation. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this quick recipe ensures you can enjoy a comforting meal without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh shiitake or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Slice chicken thinly against the grain.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for about 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, snow peas, and any additional vegetables; stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with chicken broth and soy sauce; pour over stir-fried ingredients and mix until coated.
- Drizzle sesame oil on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg