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Moo Goo Gai Pan

Published: Jul 3, 2019 · Modified: May 25, 2020 by Anna 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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This delicious Moo Goo Gai Pan is a quick and easy chicken and mushroom stir fry for your busy weeknights! This vegetable-packed and saucy dish is perfect with rice.

Serve this dish with my perfect fluffy rice or noodles. This recipe gives my Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry and the Shrimp Stir Fry a run for their money!

Moo Goo Gai Pan in stainless steel pan.

What is Moo Goo Gai Pan? It's basically an Asian stir fry with chicken and mushrooms. It is common to add other vegetables, popular to Chinese cuisine, like snow peas, carrots, water chestnuts, cabbage, etc. This dish is very easy to make, especially if you have a frozen Asian veggie mix on hand. The sauce is nutty, salty and delicious. This stir fry is so much better than takeout and so easy to make at home.

Ingredients (your shopping list):

  • chicken breast
  • cornstarch
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • mushrooms
  • Asian stir fry vegetables (snow peas, edamame, carrots, baby corn, etc.)
  • water chestnuts
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • chicken stock
  • salt and pepper
  • olive oil
Chicken pieces in marinade for Moo Goo Gai Pan.

Instructions:

  • Start by preparing the marinade and pour it over chicken. Let it sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
  • Cook rice or noodles in the meantime.
  • Saute veggies, starting with carrots (unless you are using a steamable veggie mix). Add mushrooms and saute until fragrant. Remove onto a plate.
  • Add more oil to skillet and cook chicken until no longer pink. Add all vegetables and stir in.
  • In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients and pour over chicken.
  • Cook until sauce thickens.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.

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The sauce:

The sauce is very simple and made with chicken stock (low-sodium is recommended), cornstarch, soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix everything well together and pour over cooked chicken and veggies. Simmer until it thickens.

Overhead shot of Moo Goo Gain Pan in skillet.

Can I make it into a vegetarian meal?

Absolutely! Skip the chicken and use tofu or add beans for protein. This dish is fantastic packed with veggies and served over cauliflower rice.

More easy Asian takeout recipes:

  • 10-Minute Teriyaki Shrimp
  • Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
  • Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • Chicken Chow Mein
  • Easy Mongolian Beef
  • Pan Fried Noodles

For more recipes, feel free to browse our Asian category.

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Moo Goo Gai Pan in stainless steel pan.

Moo Goo Gai Pan

Author: Anna
This delicious Moo Goo Gai Pan is a quick and easy chicken and mushroom stir fry for your busy weeknights! This vegetable-packed and saucy dish is perfect with rice.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 282 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

for stir fry:

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 6 oz. white mushrooms sliced
  • Asian vegetable mix See note
  • 8 oz. water chestnuts drained

for the sauce:

  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken into 1" bite-size pieces. Place in a medium bowl. Add vinegar and soy sauce and mix well. Sprinkle cornstarch over chicken and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat up 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet. Add mushrooms and saute until soft and fragrant. If using steamable veggie mix, steam in the microwave and then stir in with mushrooms. Remove onto a plate. Set aside.
  • Add more oil to the skillet. Add chicken and cook, stirring often, until no longer pink.
  • Return veggies to skillet and stir in with chicken.
  • In a small bowl, whisk chicken stock, cornstarch, soy sauce and sesame oil. Pour mixture over chicken and vegetables.
  • Simmer on medium-low heat until the sauce thickens.
  • Season the dish with salt and pepper. Serve over rice of noodles.

Notes

If you don't have veggie mix on hand, you can use thinly sliced raw carrots and saute them first (before mushrooms). You can use snap peas, Asian cabbage, bamboo shoots, etc.
Please note that the nutrition value is an ESTIMATE. It will depend on what veggie mix you use, or if you use fresh vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1152mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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  1. Jeanette Smith says

    April 10, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    Where does the garlic and ginger come in?

    Reply
  2. Katie says

    July 03, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    My family loves asian dishes and this was no exception! So good!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      July 04, 2019 at 11:39 am

      Thank you, Katie!

      Reply
  3. Courtney O'Dell says

    July 03, 2019 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious - perfect instead of takeout!

    Reply
  4. Ashley F says

    July 03, 2019 at 3:06 pm

    5 stars
    I love making all kinds of Asian inspired dishes! Can't wait to give this a try, I know my family will LOVE it!

    Reply
  5. Suzy says

    July 03, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    I've had this dish in restaurants but didn't know I could make it at home! Can't wait to give it a try!

    Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    July 03, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    Turns out perfect every time! Thanks for such a great recipe!

    Reply
  7. April says

    July 03, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    5 stars
    yassssssss! So excited to make this - I love Asian cuisine, and I love even more when I can make my favorite dishes (like this one) at home!

    Reply
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