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Moo Shu Chicken

Moo Shu Chicken Recipe

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Moo Shu Chicken is a classic Chinese-American dish featuring shredded chicken and vegetables stir-fried in a savory sauce, typically served with thin pancakes.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or shredded
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup sliced bamboo shoots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 12 thin pancakes or tortillas
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the vegetables. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and white pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat everything evenly.
  7. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  8. Warm the pancakes or tortillas according to package directions.
  9. To serve, spread a thin layer of hoisin sauce on each pancake. Spoon the Moo Shu chicken mixture onto the pancake, top with sliced green onions, and roll up.

Notes

  • You can substitute other vegetables like snow peas or bell peppers.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • If you cannot find thin pancakes, use small flour tortillas.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg