Description
A classic Chinese stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken breast and crisp vegetables in a savory soy-based sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Vegetables
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup baby corn, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, preparing for sautéing.
- Cook chicken: Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, sliced mushrooms, bell pepper, and baby corn. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and chicken broth until well combined and smooth.
- Simmer sauce: Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the vegetables and bring it to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens further and the chicken is fully coated and heated through.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve the Moo Goo Gai Pan hot over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check oyster sauce for gluten content.
- You can substitute chicken breast with boneless chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Add other vegetables like snow peas or bok choy for variety and nutrition.
- Make sure to slice the chicken thinly to ensure quick and even cooking.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen it up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
