Easy Moo Goo Gai Pan Recipe
A quick and delicious Chinese-inspired stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast and a colorful mix of fresh vegetables cooked in a savory sauce. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, Easy Moo Goo Gai Pan balances vibrant veggies with a flavorful sauce thickened to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
Vegetables
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
Sauces & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the chicken breast thinly and season with salt and pepper. Slice mushrooms, bell pepper, and carrots. Cut broccoli into small florets to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken slices and cook until no longer pink, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant—about 1 minute. Then add mushrooms, snow peas, broccoli florets, sliced bell pepper, and carrots. Stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender-crisp, which usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour in soy sauce, chicken broth, and oyster sauce. Stir everything together thoroughly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Gradually add the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) to the skillet while stirring continuously. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and optionally garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve the Moo Goo Gai Pan hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Slicing the chicken thinly helps it cook quickly and stay tender.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on preference or seasonality.
- The cornstarch slurry is key to achieving the authentic thickened sauce texture.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with firm tofu and use vegetable broth, omit oyster sauce or use a vegetarian substitute.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the vegetables at their best crispness.
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