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Easy Moo Goo Gai Pan

Easy Moo Goo Gai Pan
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Easy Moo Goo Gai Pan is a quick and delicious stir-fry that brings the vibrant flavors of Chinese cuisine to your table in just 20 minutes. This dish features tender chicken combined with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, and snow peas, all tossed in a savory sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining friends, Easy Moo Goo Gai Pan is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrition. The versatility of this recipe allows you to customize it by swapping chicken for tofu or shrimp and adding any seasonal vegetables you have on hand. It’s a family-friendly meal that kids will adore, thanks to its delightful colors and rich flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large carrots, sliced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 ounces water chestnuts
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • For the sauce: chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink; remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté sliced carrots for 1-2 minutes. Add mushrooms and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes before stirring in water chestnuts and snow peas for an additional minute.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients: chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, hoisin sauce, sesame oil. In another bowl, mix cornstarch with water; combine into the sauce mixture.
  4. Return cooked chicken to the skillet with vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over everything and cook until bubbling and thickened.

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