Chicken Egg Foo Yung

A Chinese-American classic that's essentially a savoury egg pancake packed with chicken and vegetables. This protein-rich dish delivers all the comfort of a classic takeaway but with better nutrition and fresh ingredients.

Total time
25min
10 prep, 15 cook
Per serving
456kcal
59 g protein
Difficulty
Simple
Ingredients
£3.08
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • Keto
  • High Protein
5.0 from 1 rating
Chicken Egg Foo Yung

Nutrition per serving

This Chicken Egg Foo Yung recipe contains 456 calories per serving, making it a moderate meal option. Each serving provides 59g of protein, 9g of carbohydrates, and 21g of fat, making it high in protein.

456kcal
Protein59g52% of calories
Carbs9g7% of calories
Fat21g41% of calories
Fibre
2.9g
Sugar
5.3g
Saturated fat
5g
Salt
2.6g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until well combined. Add soy sauce and a pinch of pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Sauté onions and mushrooms until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add diced chicken and peas, and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through. Remove mixture from pan and set aside.
  4. Pour the vegetable mixture into the beaten eggs and stir to combine.
  5. Wipe the pan and return to heat. Pour the entire egg mixture into the pan, spreading evenly. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bottom is golden brown.
  6. Either flip carefully to cook the other side, or place under a preheated grill to finish cooking the top.

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Chicken Egg Foo Yung: questions

How long does it take to make Chicken Egg Foo Yung?
This recipe takes 25 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.
Is Chicken Egg Foo Yung suitable for meal prep?
Chicken Egg Foo Yung is a simple-level recipe that's great for lunch. With 59g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Chicken Egg Foo Yung?
The key ingredients are Frozen Peas, Light Soy Sauce, Vegetable Oil. This recipe is part of our Chinese cuisine collection.
Is Chicken Egg Foo Yung healthy?
This recipe contains 456 calories per serving with 59g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, keto, high protein diets.
What diets is Chicken Egg Foo Yung suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Keto, High Protein diets. It provides 59g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk