Description
A delightful and savory Moo Shu Chicken recipe that brings the flavors of Chinese cuisine to your table. Tender slices of chicken stir-fried with an array of vegetables and seasonings, served with Mandarin pancakes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Moo Shu Chicken:
- 500 grams Boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 scrambled eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- 8 Mandarin pancakes or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Moo Shu Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add chicken, cook until no longer pink. Add mushrooms, cabbage, and carrots; cook until tender. Push ingredients aside, pour eggs on the other side, scramble. Combine everything. Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, five-spice powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and heat through.
- Serve: Warm the filling and serve with pancakes or tortillas for assembling wraps.
Notes
- Substitute pork or tofu for chicken for variety
- Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free option
- Add chili garlic sauce for extra spiciness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (with 2 pancakes)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 180 milligrams
