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Moo Goo Gai Pan (Chinese Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry)

This **Moo Goo Gai Pan** is a classic Chinese stir-fry featuring **tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory mushrooms** in a light, flavorful sauce. It's a quick and healthy dish that’s easy to make at home, bringing authentic takeout flavors straight to your kitchen.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • #### **For the Chicken & Vegetables**
  • - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • - 1 cup white mushrooms sliced
  • - 1/2 cup snow peas
  • - 1/2 cup carrots julienned
  • - 1/2 cup bamboo shoots drained
  • - 1/2 cup water chestnuts sliced
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • #### **For the Sauce**
  • - 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • - 1 teaspoon sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water slurry

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • - Cutting board & knife
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. #### **Step 1: Marinate the Chicken**
  2. In a bowl, mix chicken slices with salt, white pepper, and cornstarch. Let sit for **10 minutes**.
  3. #### **Step 2: Stir-Fry the Chicken**
  4. Heat **1 tablespoon oil** in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  5. Add chicken and stir-fry for **2-3 minutes** until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  6. #### **Step 3: Cook the Vegetables**
  7. In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for **30 seconds**.
  8. Add mushrooms, carrots, snow peas, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for **3-4 minutes** until slightly tender.
  9. #### **Step 4: Add the Sauce & Chicken**
  10. Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce.
  11. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for **1-2 minutes**, stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
  12. #### **Step 5: Serve & Enjoy**
  13. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
  14. Serve over steamed rice or noodles.