Chicken and Mung Bean Sprout Stir-Fry

Name: Chicken and Mung Bean Sprout Stir-Fry
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 oz chicken thighs; 1 lb mung bean sprouts; 5 shiitake mushrooms; 4 scallions; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp water; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp cornstarch; 2 tsp Shaoxing wine; 2 tsp oyster sauce; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp sesame oil; 1/8 tsp ground white pepper; 1/4 tsp MSG

This quick chicken and mung bean sprout stir-fry delivers tender slices of chicken, crisp sprouts, and savory wok flavor in just a few minutes of cooking. It is a simple weeknight dish with classic Chinese-style seasonings that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time30 Mins

Cook Time5 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

chicken thighs
8 oz
mung bean sprouts
1 lb
shiitake mushrooms
5
scallions
4
garlic
2 cloves
water
1 tbsp
vegetable oil
3 tbsp
soy sauce
0.5 tsp
cornstarch
1 tsp
Shaoxing wine
2 tsp
oyster sauce
2 tsp
salt
0.8 tsp
sesame oil
0.3 tsp
ground white pepper
0.1 tsp
MSG
0.3 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Slice the chicken thighs into thin strips. In a bowl, mix the chicken with 1 tbsp water until the liquid is absorbed, then stir in 1 tsp vegetable oil, 1/2 tsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp cornstarch. Let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes.

Rinse the mung bean sprouts well in cold water and let them sit for 2 to 3 minutes to refresh. Drain thoroughly so they stay crisp when stir-fried.

Prepare the remaining ingredients before you start cooking: slice the scallions, separating the white and green parts; mince the garlic; and slice the shiitake mushrooms. Have the Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, salt, sesame oil, white pepper, and MSG ready beside the stove.

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add about 2 tbsp oil, swirl to coat, then add the chicken in a single layer. Let it sear briefly, stir-fry for about 30 to 40 seconds, and remove it to a bowl while still slightly undercooked.

Add 1 more tbsp oil to the wok. Stir-fry the mushrooms and the white parts of the scallions for about 10 seconds, then add the garlic and cook just until fragrant.