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Moo Shu Chicken

Moo Shu Chicken: Easy Family Favorite with Vegan Twist

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Moo Shu Chicken is a delightful family favorite that combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce, perfect for a fun dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breast or Thighs Thighs recommended for tenderness
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Cabbage Chinese cabbage preferred
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots Pre-shredded saves time
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Fresh mushrooms, shiitake recommended
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce Look for vegan options
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Low-sodium preferred
For Aromatics
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh, minced
For Wrapping
  • 8 pieces Mandarin Pancakes Look for in Asian grocery stores
  • 4 pieces Tortillas Substitute if pancakes are unavailable
Optional Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Use vegetarian or mushroom versions

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Gather and prepare your ingredients; slice chicken, chop cabbage, shred carrots, and mince garlic and ginger.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Add garlic and ginger, cook for 30 seconds, then add cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Combine: Return chicken to skillet, pour in hoisin and soy sauce, stir to coat, and heat for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve: Warm pancakes or tortillas, spoon filling onto each and wrap tightly, serving immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For interactive fun, arrange fillings and wraps separately for a delightful assembly experience for kids. Store leftovers promptly.

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