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Easy Moo Goo Gai Pan

Easy Moo Goo Gai Pan

Discover the perfect weeknight meal with Easy Moo Goo Gai Pan—a quick and flavorful stir-fry that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy families or gatherings. With its balance of textures and savory notes from soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil, Easy Moo Goo Gai Pan is a crowd-pleaser that appeals to both kids and adults. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or protein for a personalized touch. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s both nutritious and delicious.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
  • 3 large carrots, sliced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 ounces water chestnuts
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
  2. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil; sauté carrots for 1-2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for another minute. Stir in water chestnuts and snow peas, cooking for an additional minute.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth; stir into the sauce.
  4. Return cooked chicken to the skillet; pour sauce over all ingredients. Cook while stirring until thickened (3-5 minutes). Serve garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 740mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what you have on hand. To enhance flavor, marinate the chicken briefly before cooking. For added crunch, serve wraps using large lettuce leaves instead of rice.