Moo Goo Gai Pan

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein option and chicken thighs are more economical than breast.

snow peas

🥗Healthier: sugar snap peas

💰Cheaper: green beans

Sugar snap peas offer a similar crunch, while green beans are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Get some hot water and blanch the vegetables for about 3 to 4 minutes, then drain them.

If the sliced chicken is not cooked, blanch it in hot water until thoroughly cooked.

Set the blanched vegetables and chicken aside.

Add ginger and garlic to the skillet with a little cooking wine for flavor.

Add vegetable stock or hot water to the skillet.

Season with a pinch of white pepper for flavor.

Mix cornstarch with water to thicken the sauce and add it to the skillet when hot.

Add the blanched chicken and vegetables to the thickened sauce and stir quickly.

Drizzle sesame oil over the dish before serving.

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