Description
Moo Shu Chicken is a delightful and versatile dish that brings the authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your kitchen. This quick stir-fry features tender chicken combined with crisp vegetables, all enveloped in savory sauces. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, Moo Shu Chicken can be wrapped in Mandarin pancakes or flour tortillas, allowing everyone to create their own delicious wraps. With its customizable ingredients, this recipe caters to various dietary preferences while remaining a healthy option packed with lean protein and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 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 sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 Mandarin pancakes or flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and oyster sauce; whisk together.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; add vegetable oil.
- Add thinly sliced chicken in a single layer; cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, green onions, and bamboo shoots; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet; pour in the sauce mixture and stir well.
- Finish with sesame oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with warm Mandarin pancakes or flour tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg