Description
Moo Shu Chicken is a flavorful and easy recipe that combines shredded chicken with vegetables and is served in warm tortillas or moo shu pancakes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup napa cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 small flour tortillas or moo shu pancakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the napa cabbage and carrots, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the shredded chicken, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir well to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the tortillas or moo shu pancakes in a separate pan or microwave.
- Serve the chicken mixture in the warm tortillas or pancakes, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of sriracha or chili paste to the chicken mixture.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute the chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth instead of soy sauce for a lighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg