Description
Moo Shu Chicken is a quick and delicious dish featuring shredded chicken and a variety of vegetables, wrapped in 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, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 8 small flour tortillas or moo shu pancakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the napa cabbage and carrots, cooking for another 2-3 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.
- While the filling is cooking, warm the tortillas or moo shu pancakes in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
- To serve, place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture onto a tortilla or pancake, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and roll it up or fold it over.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute the chicken with tofu or additional vegetables like bell peppers and snap peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg