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Healthy Moo Goo Gai Pan Recipe Ideas

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Moo Goo Gai Pan is a classic Chinese stir-fry featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a light, flavorful sauce. This dish is quick to prepare, versatile, and perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. Its balance of textures and mild seasoning makes it appealing to all ages.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 400g chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 200g fresh mushrooms (white button or cremini), sliced
  • 100g snow peas or snap peas
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
  • 100g baby corn
  • 100g water chestnuts, drained
  • 150g bok choy or napa cabbage, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 120ml chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon chicken broth. Mix and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: Slice mushrooms, carrots, and bok choy. Rinse snow peas and baby corn. Drain water chestnuts. Ensure all ingredients are ready before cooking.
  3. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix remaining soy sauce, chicken broth, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  4. Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry 4–5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. Cook the vegetables: Add remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add carrots and mushrooms first, cooking 2 minutes. Add snow peas, baby corn, water chestnuts, and bok choy. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Combine chicken and sauce: Return chicken to the wok. Pour in sauce and stir until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and vegetables (1–2 minutes).
  7. Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Adjust the vegetables based on availability or preference.

For a spicier version, add a small amount of chili garlic sauce.

Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15