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Moo Shu Chicken

Moo Shu Chicken

Moo Shu Chicken is a quick and flavorful Chinese stir-fry dish combining tender chicken breast, crunchy vegetables, and a savory hoisin-based sauce. Served traditionally with thin pancakes or over rice, this recipe is perfect for a healthy, balanced, and customizable weeknight dinner that takes under 30 minutes to prepare and cook.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 6–8 thin pancakes or flour tortillas (or gluten-free alternatives)

Aromatics and Seasonings

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil, for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil (vegetable or canola) for stir-frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Slice the chicken breast thinly against the grain for tender bites. Shred the cabbage and carrots finely, chop green onions, mince garlic and ginger, and lightly beat the eggs to scramble later.
  2. Cook the eggs: Heat a bit of cooking oil in a pan and quickly scramble the eggs until soft but cooked through. Remove and set aside so they don’t overcook later.
  3. Stir-fry the chicken: In the same pan, add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant, then add chicken slices. Cook until the chicken is nearly done and slightly golden on the edges.
  4. Add vegetables and sauce: Throw in the shredded cabbage and carrots, stir-frying until they soften but remain crisp. Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Mix well to coat everything evenly.
  5. Combine eggs and green onions: Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and toss in chopped green onions. Stir everything gently to combine all the ingredients perfectly.
  6. Serve with pancakes: Warm your pancakes or tortillas briefly, then serve the Moo Shu Chicken filling on the side for wrapping or plating over rice if preferred.

Notes

  • Slice chicken and vegetables thinly for quick and even cooking.
  • Use high heat to get a good sear on chicken and maintain vegetable crunch.
  • Cook chicken in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Prep ingredients ahead to reduce cooking time.
  • Adjust soy and hoisin sauce quantities to balance sweetness and saltiness.
  • Fresh cabbage and green onions enhance flavor and appearance.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Gluten Free (with substitutions)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (including pancakes)
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 130 mg

Keywords: Moo Shu Chicken, Chinese stir-fry, quick dinner, hoisin sauce, healthy chicken recipe, gluten-free Chinese food