Moo Goo Gai Pan
A vibrant mix of vegetables and tender slices of chicken all smothered in a light, flavorful gravy.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons oyster sauce, divided
- 4 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise on a slight diagonal
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons peeled and finely grated ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms, trimmed and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 4 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise
- 1 (8-ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed
- 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- Kosher salt
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Stir 2 tablespoons of the oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of the canola oil, 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon water together in a medium bowl until the cornstarch is suspended. Stir in 1 pound cut boneless, skinless chicken thighs until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar together in a second medium bowl until the cornstarch is suspended.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the canola oil in a wok or large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken in an even layer and cook undisturbed until browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until the second side is browned, about 2 minutes more. Return to the bowl (the chicken may not be cooked through).
- Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil into the pan. Add 1 peeled and thinly sliced medium carrot, 3 finely chopped garlic cloves, and 2 teaspoons peeled and finely grated ginger. Stir-fry until the garlic is starting to brown, about 1 minute.
- Stir in 8 ounces sliced white button mushrooms and 4 ounces halved snow peas. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Add 1 drained and rinsed (8-ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots and 1 drained and rinsed (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts. Stir-fry until combined. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Re-whisk the chicken broth mixture, then pour into the pan. Toss until combined. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken and vegetables, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and season with kosher salt as needed. Serve with cooked white rice.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

