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Chicken Egg Foo Young

Pan-fried Chinese-style egg patties made with diced chicken, bean sprouts and onion, served with a savory oyster-soy gravy.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 10 ouncesboneless skinless chicken breastcut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoonwater
  • 3/4 teaspoonsoy sauce
  • 1 teaspooncornstarch
  • 2 teaspoonsvegetable oilfor stir-frying
  • 1 medium oniondiced
  • 1 3/4 cupsbean sprouts
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoonsesame oil
  • 2 tablespoonsvegetable oilfor frying plus more if needed
  • 1 cuplow-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoonoyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoonssoy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoonwhite pepper
  • 2 tablespoonscornstarch
  • 2 tablespoonscold waterfor slurry
  • Chopped green onionsfor garnish
  • Sesame seedsoptional for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • nonstick skillet
  • Small Saucepan
  • bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine the 10 ounces cubed chicken breast with 1 tablespoon water, 3/4 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Stir to coat and set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry 1–2 minutes, until the chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink inside. Transfer the chicken to a bowl.
  3. In the same skillet, add the 1 medium diced onion and sauté about 2 minutes, until softened. Add the 1 3/4 cups bean sprouts and stir-fry 1 minute. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes (cool enough so it won’t cook the eggs when combined).
  4. In a separate bowl, lightly whisk the 6 large eggs with 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil until just blended.
  5. Gently fold the cooled chicken-and-vegetable mixture into the whisked eggs, mixing just until combined.
  6. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. For each patty, drop about 1/2 cup of the egg mixture into the skillet and use a spatula to gently shape it into a round patty. Add more oil between batches if needed to prevent sticking.
  7. Cook each patty about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer finished patties to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
  8. While the patties cook or after they are done, make the gravy: in a small saucepan combine 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  9. In a small cup, stir together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens to a smooth gravy (about 1–2 minutes).
  10. Arrange the fried egg patties on a serving plate, spoon the hot gravy over them, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.