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Keto Moo Goo Gai Pan recipe by Safe Plated

Keto Moo Goo Gai Pan

A keto-friendly version of the classic Moo Goo Gai Pan, featuring mushrooms and chicken in a light, savory sauce. Arrowroot starch used for thickening, dairy-free.

40m4 servings
Contains sesameDAIRY-free
320 cal|30g protein|12g carbs|15g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken Breast
  • about 450 g Mushrooms
  • 1 head Bok Choy
  • 1 cup Bamboo Shoots
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos
  • 1 tablespoon Arrowroot Starch
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil

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

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare your ingredients: Cut the about 680 g of Chicken Breast into bite-sized pieces, about 2.54 cm cubes. Slice the about 450 g of Mushrooms. Chop the 1 head of Bok Choy into roughly 2.54 cm pieces. Measure out the 1 cup of Bamboo Shoots.
  2. 2Make the sauce base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup of Chicken Broth, 2 tablespoons of Coconut Aminos, and 1 tablespoon of Arrowroot Starch until the arrowroot starch is completely dissolved and there are no lumps. Set this bowl aside.
  3. 3Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, which is about 190°C. Add the about 680 g of Chicken Breast and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. The internal temperature should reach 74°C. Remove the chicken from the wok and set it aside on a plate.
  4. 4Cook the vegetables: Add the about 450 g of Mushrooms, 1 head of Bok Choy, and 1 cup of Bamboo Shoots to the same wok. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp. You want them to still have a slight bite.
  5. 5Add aromatics: Add the 1 teaspoon of Ginger and 2 cloves of Garlic to the wok with the vegetables. Stir-fry for 1 minute more until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  6. 6Combine and thicken: Return the cooked chicken to the wok with the vegetables. Give the sauce mixture a quick whisk again, then pour the 1/2 cup Chicken Broth, 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos, and 1 tablespoon Arrowroot Starch mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir everything together and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the ingredients. Stir in the 1 teaspoon of Sesame Oil just before serving.

Substitutions

Cornstarch → Arrowroot Starch

gluten-free, keto-friendly thickening

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