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 chicken breast halves, skinned, boned and sliced; salt and pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 5 tablespoons corn oil; 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced; 4 lbs bok choy or 4 lbs chinese white cabbage, chopped; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 6 scallions, chopped

Servings: persons

1
In a bowl, toss chicken with the salt and pepper, garlic and cornstarch mixture.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat 3 tablespoons of corn oil in a wok and stir in mushrooms, bok choy/cabbage and sugar for 2 minutes.
4
Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
5
Remove from wok.
6
Heat remaining corn oil in wok.
7
Stirfry chicken for 2 minutes over high heat.
8
Add soy sauce and mix well.
9
Cover and cook for about 6 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
10
Mix in the cooked vegetables and scallions.
11
Stir fry together for about 1 minute.
12
Serve hot with rice.

394

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breast halves, skinned, boned and sliced, salt and pepper, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 cups water, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Moo Goo Gai Pan

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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