Moo Goo Gai Pan I Recipe

Name: Moo Goo Gai Pan I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, and cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/3 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 slices gingerroot, thin, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 lb mushroom, cleaned, stems removed, and sliced; 5 water chestnuts, thinly sliced; sliced almonds, sauteed in (optional); butter (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg white
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 slices gingerroot, thin, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 lb mushroom, cleaned, stems removed, and sliced
5 water chestnuts, thinly sliced
sliced almonds, sauteed in (optional)
butter (optional)

1
In a bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch, the egg white, sherry, salt and pepper.
2
Marinate for 15 minutes.
3
Combine the stock and the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
4
Set aside.
5
Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking.
6
Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute.
7
Add the chicken and marinade and continue stir-frying for 3 minutes,or just until the chicken begins to turn brown.
8
Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 minute more.
9
Stir the stock and cornstarch mixture into the wok; cook for about 30 seconds, or until the sauce thickens.
10
Add in the water chestnuts and heat through.
11
Serve on a bed of hot white rice and sprinkle generously with sauteed almonds, if desired.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, and cut into 1 inch pieces, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Moo Goo Gai Pan I 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.

Moo Goo Gai Pan I

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