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Moo Shu Chicken: A Delicious and Easy Recipe Guide

Moo Shu Chicken is a delicious stir-fry dish featuring shredded chicken, vegetables, and flavorful sauces, 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: 320
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 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 8 small flour tortillas or moo shu pancakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking oil for stir-frying

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
  2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Stir in the napa cabbage and carrots, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  5. Add the shredded chicken, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir well to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Warm the tortillas or moo shu pancakes in a separate pan or microwave.
  7. Serve the chicken mixture in the warm tortillas or pancakes, garnished with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with tofu or tempeh and use vegetable broth instead of soy sauce.
  • Add a splash of rice vinegar for extra tanginess or incorporate bell peppers for added color and flavor.

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