Moo Goo Gai Pan Recipe

Name: Moo Goo Gai Pan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium sized, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. dry sherry; 3/4 tsp. minced peeled ginger root or 1/4 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 c. salad oil; 1/2 c. walnuts; 1 (7 oz.) jar mushrooms, drained; 1 (8 1/2 oz.) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained; 1/4 lb. Chinese pea pods; salt

Servings: persons

4 medium sized, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
3/4 tsp. minced peeled ginger root or 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 c. salad oil
1/2 c. walnuts
1 (7 oz.) jar mushrooms, drained
1 (8 1/2 oz.) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
1/4 lb. Chinese pea pods
salt

1
With sharp knife slice across width of chicken breasts to make very thin pieces.
2
In medium bowl mix chicken, cornstarch, sherry, ginger and 1 teaspoon salt; set aside.
3
In 12-inch skillet or 5-quart saucepan over medium-high heat in salad oil, cook walnuts about 3 minutes until lightly browned, stirring constantly with slotted spoon.
4
Spoon walnuts onto paper towels to drain.
5
In hot oil in skillet, stir-fry (stirring quickly and often) mushrooms, bamboo shoots, Chinese pea pods and 1/4 teaspoon salt until pea pods are tender-crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Spoon vegetables into medium bowl, leaving oil in skillet.
7
Stir-fry chicken in the oil about 5 minutes.
8
Stir in vegetables.
9
Place on warm platter; sprinkle with walnuts.
10
Serve.

481

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium sized, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, 2 Tbsp. dry sherry, 3/4 tsp. minced peeled ginger root or 1/4 tsp. ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Moo Goo Gai Pan falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Moo Goo Gai Pan

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