How to Make Moo Goo Gai Pan - A Step-by-Step Guide

Moo Goo Gai Pan is a classic Chinese dish that is often found on the menu of many Chinese restaurants. The name Moo Goo Gai Pan actually translates to "Mushrooms and Sliced Chicken" in Cantonese, which is the perfect description for this delicious stir-fry dish.

It is a simple yet flavorful dish that features tender slices of chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory mushrooms, all cooked in a light and flavorful sauce. The combination of textures and flavors makes this dish a popular cho...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole straw mushrooms, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat until it begins to smoke. Stir in broccoli and fresh mushrooms, then add straw mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts. Stir-fry until broccoli is tender and all vegetables are hot, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and wipe out the wok.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the wok over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add garlic and stir-fry until it turns golden, a few seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry until browned on the edges and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir broth, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice wine together in a small bowl; pour over chicken in the wok and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil until sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy, about 30 seconds. Return vegetables to the wok; toss with sauce and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Nutrition

    307 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 833mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 695mg