Moo goo gai pan

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Whole large chicken breast, skinned, halved
Lengthwise, and boned
¾cupWater
3tablespoonsSoy sauce
2tablespoonsDry sherry
4teaspoonsCornstarch
1tablespoonHoney
1teaspoonInstant chicken granules
1can(8 oz) water chestnuts, drained
1cupFresh pea pods (Snow Peas)
½cupFresh mushrooms
4To 6 green onions
Ginger root
2tablespoonsCooking oil

Directions

Qty Measurement Ingredient Partially freeze chicken; thinly slice into bite-sized strips.

In small mixing bowl stir together the water, soy sauce, dry sherry, cornstarch, honey, and instant chicken bouillon granules; mix well.

Slice the drained water chestnuts; set aside. Halve the pea pods crosswise; set aside. Slice the mushrooms and the green onion; set aside. Grate 2 teaspoon gingerroot; set aside.

Heat the oil in wok over high heat. Add the chicken to wok and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes. Remove chicken. Add more oil, if necessary.

Stir-fry water chestnuts, pea pods, mushrooms, green onions, and ginger for 3 to 4 minutes. Return chicken to wok. Stir the bouillon mixture and stir into chicken. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cover and cook 2 minutes more or until heated through. This ought to serve 4 to 6.

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