Classic Moo Goo Gai Pan Stir-Fry
Classic Moo Goo Gai Pan Stir-Fry features tender chicken tossed with snow peas, bok choy, mushrooms, and crisp water chestnuts in a light, glossy sauce. The balance of ginger, garlic, and a hint of wine keeps the flavors clean and fresh, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a simple takeout-style meal at home. Serve it with steamed rice to soak up every flavorful bite.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Moo Goo Gai Pan Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the mushrooms, snow peas, water chestnuts, and bok choy; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the vegetables from the wok and wipe the wok clean.
- 2
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the wok. Add the garlic and ginger; cook for a few seconds until the garlic starts to turn golden brown. Stir in the chicken and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the wine, sugar, and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and stir it into the simmering sauce. When the sauce returns to a simmer, stir until it becomes thick and clear, about 30 seconds. Return the vegetables to the wok and toss until hot and coated with the sauce.
- Calories 141.36 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 9.98 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 16.18 g 6%
- Total Fat 4.09 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.53 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 22.13 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 646.59 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 4.02 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 3.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 33.84 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.65 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 64.68 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 27.63 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 29.87 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Classic Moo Goo Gai Pan Stir Fry is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bok Choy, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 141.36 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Moo Goo Gai Pan Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Bok Choy, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, Minced Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Moo Goo Gai Pan Stir-Fry?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 141.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Moo Goo Gai Pan Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Classic Moo Goo Gai Pan Stir-Fry healthy?
- Classic Moo Goo Gai Pan Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 141.36 calories and 9.98 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 646.59 mg (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sulfites, Corn, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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