Description
Easy Moo Shu Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your dinner table, featuring tender chicken and crisp vegetables wrapped in soft pancakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or button)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 8 moo shu pancakes or flour tortillas
- Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, additional green onions, or cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine sliced chicken, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Toss well and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the skillet. Stir-fry until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in Vegetables: Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the veggies remain crisp.
- Combine the Sauce: Pour in the hoisin sauce and mix well with all ingredients, allowing it to heat through.
- Warm the Pancakes: In another pan or microwave, warm the moo shu pancakes (or tortillas) for about 30 seconds until pliable.
- Assemble: Remove the skillet from heat. Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture onto the center of each pancake.
- Wrap: Fold the pancakes over the filling to create a wrap. You can serve them open-faced or folded.
- Serve and Enjoy: Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds or additional green onions before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and a certified gluten-free hoisin sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg