Description
A delightful egg dish filled with juicy chicken, crunchy veggies, and a delicious gravy, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Breast or Thighs (boneless and skinless)
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 4–6 cups Vegetable or Peanut Oil (for frying)
- 1.5 cups Onion (Chopped)
- 1 cup Mung Bean Sprouts
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (optional)
- 1/4 cup Scallion (optional garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds (for decoration)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable or Peanut Oil
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce (or Mushroom sauce for vegetarian option)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless chicken into small cubes.
- Marinate: In a mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken, water, soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Mix well and let the chicken marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Sauté Onions & Sprouts: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable or peanut oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent. Then, add mung bean sprouts and sauté for another minute.
- Mix the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, remaining cornstarch, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, paprika, and white pepper.
- Combine Chicken & Vegetables: Stir the marinated chicken into the sautéed onion and sprouts. Cook until the chicken is heated through.
- Cook the Patties: Reduce the heat to medium and form patties with the chicken and veggie mixture. Cook each patty for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Finish with Sauce: Prepare the sauce by mixing chicken stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a bit of cornstarch in a small pot.
- Serve: Pair the Savory Chicken Egg Foo Young with steamed rice or fried rice, garnished with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh. You can also experiment with different vegetables or adjust the seasonings to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: Savory Chicken Egg Foo Young, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, Asian Cuisine, Egg Dishes, Easy Dinner