Description
Moo Shu Chicken is a delightful stir-fry that features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a savory sauce, perfect for a quick family dinner or casual gatherings. This dish combines the rich flavors of garlic and ginger with fresh cabbage and mushrooms, making it not only delicious but also visually appealing. Whether served in lettuce wraps or over rice, Moo Shu Chicken offers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes that will impress your guests. With its quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, this recipe is a must-try for any Asian cuisine lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 4 cups sliced green cabbage
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- ⅔ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons mirin
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Reserve ½ cup for later.
- Marinate chicken strips in the remaining mixture for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet; cook marinated chicken until browned (2–3 minutes per batch). Set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms in the same skillet until browned; remove and set aside.
- Cook beaten eggs in the skillet until set; slice into strips.
- Stir-fry cabbage until slightly wilted; add cooked chicken, mushrooms, and egg strips back to the skillet.
- Pour reserved marinade over everything; toss gently until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg