MOO GOO GAI PAN II

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A Chinese Restaurant favorite of mine, Moo Goo Gai Pan, which takes its name from a province in northern China. Moo Goo means Mongolia. Gai and Pan refer to rice and chicken.

Provided by Johnney

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 slices gingerroot, thin, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 lb mushroom, cleaned, stems removed, and sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 cup snow peas, halved
1 small red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
4 green onions, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
5 water chestnuts, thinly sliced
sliced almonds, sauteed in butter (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss chicken with ginger, garlic and 1 tablespoon corn starch; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, chicken broth, soy sauce and sesame oil, set aside.
  • In a saute pan, saute almonds in butter, set aside.
  • In a wok or large skillet heat oil over med-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook stirring quickly and frequently (stir fry) 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add sherry, mushrooms, snow peas, red pepper, green onions, water chestnuts, salt and pepper and stir fry 4-5 minutes or until red bell pepper is tender-crisp.
  • Stir soy mixture until blended then pour into wok, stirring constantly.
  • Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute.
  • Add almonds. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 67.2, Sodium 1047.4, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 31.9

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