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A classic Chinese-American stir-fry featuring tender, velvety chicken slices, fresh mushrooms, and crisp vegetables in a light, savory white sauce. It's a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Velvet the Chicken
Prepare the Stir-Fry Sauce
Cook the Chicken
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A classic Chinese-American stir-fry featuring tender, velvety chicken slices, fresh mushrooms, and crisp vegetables in a light, savory white sauce. It's a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
This chinese_american recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 321.09 calories per serving with 29.96g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Stir-Fry the Vegetables
Combine and Finish
Replace the chicken with 1 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp or 1 block (14 oz) of firm tofu, pressed and cubed. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
Incorporate other vegetables like broccoli florets, sliced bell peppers, baby corn, or bok choy. Add them along with the carrots or mushrooms depending on their cooking time.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger, or drizzle a little chili oil or sriracha into the sauce for a spicy kick.
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari, use a gluten-free oyster sauce, and replace cornstarch with arrowroot starch.
The chicken breast provides high-quality lean protein, which is essential for muscle building, tissue repair, and keeping you feeling full and satisfied.
With mushrooms, snow peas, carrots, and more, this dish is rich in fiber, vitamins (like Vitamin C and K), and minerals that support overall health and digestion.
This stir-fry is low in saturated fat and uses a light sauce. Using low-sodium soy sauce and broth further helps in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.
Garlic and ginger are known for their natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which can help support a healthy immune system.
Moo Goo Gai Pan is the Americanized spelling of the Cantonese 'mòh-gū gāi-pin' (蘑菇雞片), which literally translates to 'mushroom chicken slices,' perfectly describing the two key ingredients of the dish.
Yes, it is generally considered a healthy dish. It's packed with lean protein from chicken and a variety of vitamins and minerals from the vegetables. The sauce is light and not heavy on oil or sugar, making it a balanced meal.
This recipe contains approximately 380-420 calories per serving, not including rice. The exact number can vary based on the specific ingredients and amount of oil used.
Absolutely! While button mushrooms are traditional, you can easily substitute them with cremini, shiitake, or oyster mushrooms for a different flavor and texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or broth, or in the microwave until warmed through.
It is traditionally served with steamed white or brown rice. It also pairs well with quinoa, cauliflower rice for a low-carb option, or simple lo mein noodles.