Description
Moo Goo Gai Pan is a quick and healthy stir-fry featuring tender chicken and a colorful array of vegetables, all enveloped in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish can be served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or button mushrooms work well)
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (red or green)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced chicken breast with soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Wash and slice the mushrooms, snow peas, carrots, and bell peppers. Cut the broccoli into small florets and mince the garlic and ginger. Set the vegetables aside.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and let it heat until shimmering. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more oil if needed, then add minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add mushrooms, carrots, and broccoli, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Then add snow peas and bell peppers, continuing to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour in chicken broth and oyster sauce, stirring to combine. Drizzle sesame oil over the mixture and stir again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let everything cook together for another 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and thicken the sauce. Remove from heat.
- Serve the Moo Goo Gai Pan over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure uniform slicing of chicken and vegetables for even cooking.
- Customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes