Moo Goo Gai Pan
By
Brandi Kirkpatrick
@IdGirl25
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Ingredients
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·2 tablespoons cornstarch
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·2 tablespoons water
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·3 whole, boneless-skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
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·1/2 teaspoon salt
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·1/8 teaspoon pepper
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·1/4 cup oil
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·1/4 cup green onion, chopped
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·2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
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·1 jar (2oz) sliced pimentos, drained
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·1 teaspoon ground ginger
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·1 can (14-1/2oz) chicken broth
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·2 packages (6-7oz) pea pods (fresh or frozen)
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·hot cooked rice
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·toasted almonds, optional
How to Make Moo Goo Gai Pan
- Blend cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet or wok. Add chicken. Stir-fry over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet.
- Add onion to skillet. Stir-fry for one minute. Add mushrooms, pimentos, and ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender. Add chicken broth and pea pods. Heat to boiling.
- Add cornstarch mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in chicken.
- Serve with cooked rice. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve with soy sauce, if desired.