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Moo Shu Chicken: Discover This Quick and Delicious Recipe!

Moo Shu Chicken is a quick and delicious dish featuring shredded chicken and a variety of vegetables, wrapped in tortillas or moo shu pancakes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the napa cabbage and carrots, cooking for another 2-3 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. While the filling is cooking, warm the tortillas or moo shu pancakes in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
  6. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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.

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