Moo Goo Gai Pan

Name: Moo Goo Gai Pan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 3 cups mushrooms, sliced; 1 can canned water chestnuts, drained and halved; 1 cup frozen peas; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; to taste salt and white pepper

Tender chicken and mushrooms in a delicate, savory sauce with vegetables. A light yet satisfying classic Chinese-American dish.

30 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

Chinese-AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 can canned water chestnuts, drained and halved
1 cup frozen peas
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
3 tbsp vegetable oil
to taste salt and white pepper

Instructions

1

Season 1.5 lbs cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts with to taste salt and white pepper. Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.
2

Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
3

Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Add 3 cups sliced mushrooms and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
5

Pour 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet.
6

In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 cup water to create a slurry.
7

Slowly stir the slurry into the liquid until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
8

Add 1 can drained and halved canned water chestnuts and 1 cup frozen peas. Return chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
9

Serve over rice.

Questions

Can I make Moo Goo Gai Pan gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Moo Goo Gai Pan keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Moo Goo Gai Pan?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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