Description
Moo Shu Chicken is a vibrant stir-fry that combines tender chicken with an array of fresh vegetables, all wrapped in soft pancakes for a delightful meal. This dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, offering a fun and interactive dining experience. The rich blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and aromatic spices creates a flavor-packed filling that’s customizable to suit your taste. Whether you prefer extra veggies or a plant-based protein like tofu, Moo Shu Chicken caters to all palates while remaining healthy and satisfying. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also brings the excitement of Asian cuisine right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 Mandarin pancakes or flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and hoisin sauce; set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add thinly sliced chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken and sauté garlic and ginger in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, green onions, and bamboo shoots; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce mixture, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, season with salt and pepper, then serve hot with warm pancakes or tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (150g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg