Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsNice Food (Chinese Takeout Restaurant)Chicken Egg Foo Young Recipe

Chicken Egg Foo Young Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Make Chicken Egg Foo Young Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Cooking Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a medium bowl, combine diced chicken breast with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the green onions, dice the mushrooms, and grate the carrot. Add all the vegetables including bean sprouts to the bowl with the chicken.

Cooking the Egg Foo Young

  1. 3

    Beat the Eggs

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed. Pour the eggs over the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring gently to combine.

  2. 4

    Cook the Mixture

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add half of the chicken and egg mixture, spreading it evenly in the skillet.

  3. 5

    Fry Until Golden

    Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and keep warm.

  4. 6

    Repeat Cooking

    Add the remaining oil and repeat the process with the other half of the mixture.

Making the Sauce

  1. 7

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir well.

  2. 8

    Cook the Sauce

    Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve the Egg Foo Young

    Serve the cooked egg foo young hot, drizzled with the sauce. Enjoy!

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