Moo Shu Chicken
Bring bold, savory flavors to your table with this irresistible Moo Shu Chicken recipe—a classic Chinese-inspired dish that's both quick and satisfying. Tender, marinated chicken breast is stir-fried to perfection alongside crisp green cabbage, sweet carrots, and aromatic garlic and ginger, then mixed with fluffy scrambled eggs for a harmony of textures. A dash of soy sauce, sesame oil, and hoisin sauce adds layers of savory umami to every bite. Serve this delightful mixture in soft Mandarin pancakes (or flour tortillas) for a fun, DIY dinner experience that's ready in just 35 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining, Moo Shu Chicken is a flavorful crowd-pleaser that brings a restaurant-quality meal straight to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 2 cups Green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup Carrots (julienned)
- 3 Green onions (sliced)
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- 0.25 cup Hoisin sauce
- 8 Mandarin pancakes (or flour tortillas)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the chicken breast into bite-sized strips. In a small bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Sauté the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Let the eggs cook for about 1 minute, then scramble them lightly and mix them with the vegetables.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables and eggs. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until well combined and heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the Moo Shu Chicken with warm Mandarin pancakes or flour tortillas. Spread a thin layer of hoisin sauce on each pancake, add a spoonful of the chicken mixture, roll it up, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.3 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 762 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 6943 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.0 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 170.3 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2938 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
