Moo Goo Gai Pan (Mushroom and Chicken Stir-Fry)
This Homemade Recipe for Moo Goo Gai Pan is a light and flavorful Chinese stir-fry made with tender chicken, mushrooms, and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce. Perfect for those looking for healthy recipes easy, quick dinner ideas, and fine dining recipes at home. Enjoy this high-protein dish with steamed jasmine rice!
Ingredients
- Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast or thigh meat sliced thin
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- Vegetables
- 2- inch fresh ginger skinned and minced
- 1 medium white onion sliced thin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
- 8 oz straw mushrooms canned, drained
- 8 oz sliced bamboo shoots canned, drained
- 8 oz sliced water chestnuts canned, drained
- 4 cups bok choy chopped into 2-inch pieces
- Sauce
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2 tsp oyster sauce
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Slice the chicken into thin pieces.
- In a bowl, mix 1 tsp vegetable oil, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken stock, cornstarch, water, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir before using.
- Stir-Fry the Chicken:
- Heat a wok over high heat until nearly smoking.
- Swirl in 2 tbsp vegetable oil and stir-fry the chicken in 2-3 batches for 1 minute each. Transfer back to the marinade bowl and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok.
- Stir-fry ginger, onion, and garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add both types of mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the bok choy.
- Combine Everything:
- Return the cooked chicken to the wok.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
- Serve:
- Enjoy immediately with steamed jasmine rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Swap Shaoxing wine with rice vinegar if needed.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth.