Best 5 Authentic Moo Goo Gai Pan Recipes

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Moo goo gai pan is a classic Chinese dish that is often served in American Chinese restaurants. It is typically made with chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and a savory sauce. While there are many variations of this dish, there are some key ingredients and techniques that are essential to creating an authentic moo goo gai pan. In this article, we'll provide a step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious dish at home, including tips on choosing the right ingredients, preparing the sauce, and cooking the chicken and vegetables to perfection.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOO GOO GAI PAN



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This Chinese dish translates to chicken with sliced mushrooms. This dish is great, light and very flavorful.

Provided by deven

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole straw mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
¼ cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Stir in the fresh mushrooms, broccoli, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and straw mushrooms. Cook and stir until all the vegetables are hot, and the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the wok, and set aside. Wipe out the wok.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable in the wok until it begins to smoke. Stir in the garlic, and cook for a few seconds until it turns golden-brown. Add the chicken, and cook until the chicken has lightly browned on the edges, and is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir together the cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, and chicken broth in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for about 30 seconds until the sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy. Return the vegetables to the wok, and toss with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 989.9 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

MOO GOO GAI PAN II



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While you may see this dish frequently at American Chinese restaurants, it is actually a true Cantonese dish. This is the Americanized version that will duplicate what you're used to eating for take-out. You can substitute sherry and soy sauce for the white wine to make a version with brown sauce.

Provided by Bao Le

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ pound sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ pound snow peas
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
¼ pound sliced bok choy
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¾ cup skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - thinly sliced
1 teaspoon white wine
¼ teaspoon white sugar
¼ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in the mushrooms, snow peas, water chestnuts, and bok choy; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the wok and wipe the wok clean.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the wok. Stir in the garlic and ginger; cook a few seconds until the garlic begins to turn golden brown. Stir in the chicken and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the wine, sugar, and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and stir into the simmering sauce. Once the sauce returns to a simmer, stir until thick and clear, about 30 seconds. Return the vegetables to the wok and toss until hot and coated with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 48.2 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

AUTHENTIC MOO GOO GAI PAN



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 units chicken breast halves
1 units salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic
2 cups water
1 tablespoons cornstarch
5 tablespoons corn oil
8 ounces mushrooms
4 pounds bok choy
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons soy sauce
6 units scallions

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss chicken with the salt and pepper, garlic and cornstarch mixture. Set aside.
  • Heat 3 Tbsp. of corn oil in a wok and stir in mushrooms, bok choy/cabbage and sugar for 2 minutes. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from wok.
  • Heat remaining corn oil in wok. Stir-fry chicken for 2 minutes over high heat. Add soy sauce and mix well. Cover and cook for about 6 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Mix in the cooked vegetables and scallions. Stir fry together for about 1 minute. Serve hot with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

MOO GOO GAI PAN



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We love stir-fries and this another good one. Be sure to prep all of the ingredients before you start cooking, as the cooking goes very quickly.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule, instant
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained, halved lengthwise
1 cup pea pods, fresh (snow peas)
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 green onions (4 to 6)
2 tablespoons dry sherry
gingerroot
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Partially freeze chicken; thinly slice into bite-sized strips.
  • In small mixing bowl stir together the water, soy sauce, dry sherry, cornstarch, honey, and instant chicken bouillon granules; mix well.
  • Slice the drained water chestnuts; set aside.
  • Halve the pea pods crosswise; set aside.
  • Slice the mushrooms and the green onion; set aside.
  • Grate 2 teaspoons gingerroot; set aside.
  • Heat the oil in wok over high heat.
  • Add the chicken to wok and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove chicken.
  • Add more oil, if necessary.
  • Stir-fry water chestnuts, pea pods, mushrooms, green onions, and ginger for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Return chicken to wok.
  • Stir the bouillon mixture and stir into chicken.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • Cover and cook 2 minutes more or until heated through.

MOO GOO GAI PAN



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I'm not sure if the name is spelled correctly but this is the first dish I tried to (trick) impress my husband with. He thought I could cook...ha...I didn't learn to cook until 7 years later when I found Zaar! But this was very good and he stills remembers it.

Provided by Chef Mommie

Categories     Poultry

Time 35m

Yield 1/2 cup, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 boneless chicken breasts (cut up)
1/3 cup oil
3 slices ginger
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups chicken stock (99% free works)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
1/4 lb snow peas
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts (drained)
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots (drained)
1/4 cup carrot (thin sticks)
4 green onions (sliced)
1/2 cup broccoli, florets (small)

Steps:

  • Preheat Wok.
  • Swirl oil around sides.
  • When oil is hot add ginger and garlic.
  • Brown and then discard.
  • Add chicken - cook 4 minutes.
  • Combine chicken stock and corn starch.
  • Pour over chicken and reduce heat.
  • Add all vegetables.
  • Cover and simmer about 15 minutes.
  • Season with soy sauce and serve over rice immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor.
  • Cook the chicken over high heat. This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the chicken while keeping the inside moist.
  • Add the vegetables to the pan in stages. This will help to prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce. This is essential for adding flavor to the dish.
  • Serve the dish immediately. This will help to ensure that the chicken and vegetables are still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Moo goo gai pan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give moo goo gai pan a try. You won't be disappointed!

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