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Moo Shu Chicken: A Flavorful and Easy Recipe!

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
  3. Stir in the napa cabbage and carrots, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  4. 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.
  5. Warm the tortillas or moo shu pancakes in a separate pan or microwave.
  6. Serve the chicken mixture in the warm tortillas or pancakes, garnished with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

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.

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