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

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
Method
0 of 6 done- In a large bowl, beat the eggs until well combined. Add soy sauce and a pinch of pepper.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Sauté onions and mushrooms until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced chicken and peas, and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through. Remove mixture from pan and set aside.
- Pour the vegetable mixture into the beaten eggs and stir to combine.
- 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.
- 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.
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