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Dairy & Nut-Free Moo Goo Gai Pan recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy & Nut-Free Moo Goo Gai Pan

A lighter, allergy-friendly version of the classic Moo Goo Gai Pan, featuring chicken and mushrooms in a savory white sauce made without dairy or nuts.

45m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
350 cal|38g protein|15g carbs|12g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken Breast
  • about 450 g Mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 cup Bamboo Shoots (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup Water Chestnuts (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Ginger (minced)
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth (low sodium)
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (Tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp White Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut chicken into thin slices. In a bowl, marinate chicken with 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce and 1 tsp rice vinegar for 10 minutes.
  2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth and cornstarch to create a slurry.
  3. 3Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. 5Add mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. 6Pour in the chicken broth slurry and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7Return chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Season with salt and white pepper.
  8. 8Serve immediately over rice.

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