Moo Shu Chicken is a flavorful Chinese-American dish that combines tender strips of chicken with crisp vegetables and a savory hoisin sauce, all wrapped in thin, soft pancakes. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a fun dinner party, allowing everyone to create their own wraps. The combination of succulent chicken, crunchy cabbage, and earthy mushrooms, all tossed in a delicious sauce, makes for an irresistible bite. Serve with warm pancakes or tortillas for a hands-on dining experience that is both fun and satisfying.
Ingredients:
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- For the Stir Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup shiitake or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- For Serving:
- 8-10 Mandarin pancakes or small flour tortillas
- Additional hoisin sauce for spreading
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Stir Fry:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the cabbage, bean sprouts, carrot, and green onions. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Combine and Flavor:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and heat through, about 2 minutes.
- Serve:
- Warm the Mandarin pancakes or tortillas according to package instructions.
- Spread a small amount of hoisin sauce on each pancake, then top with a portion of the Moo Shu Chicken mixture.
- Garnish with additional sliced green onions if desired, and roll up the pancake to eat.
Enjoy your Moo Shu Chicken, a delicious and interactive meal that’s sure to delight family and friends alike!
