Moo shu chicken is a classic Chinese-American dish that is typically made with shredded chicken, vegetables, and a savory sauce. It is often served with thin pancakes or rice. This article offers two variations on this family-favorite recipe: a traditional version and a lightened-up version that uses leaner ingredients and less oil.
The traditional moo shu chicken recipe includes chicken thighs, eggs, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and vegetable oil. The chicken and vegetables are cooked separately and then combined with the sauce. The lightened-up version of the recipe uses chicken breasts, egg whites, shiitake mushrooms, baby carrots, scallions, ginger, garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, light oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cooking spray. Both versions of the dish are served with thin pancakes or rice.
This article provides step-by-step instructions for making both versions of moo shu chicken, as well as tips for making the dish ahead of time and storing it. It also includes a recipe for homemade hoisin sauce, which is a common ingredient in moo shu chicken. With its detailed instructions and helpful tips, this article makes it easy to enjoy this classic dish at home.
MOO SHU CHICKEN (EASY RECIPE)
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of water, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, and cornstarch until dissolved. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 4 remaining tablespoons of water, the remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce until well-combined. Set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour the beaten eggs and cook for 3 minutes. Flip it over and cook for 3 minutes more, or until set. Slice scrambled eggs into thin strips.
- To the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken strips. Cook for 6 minutes on one side and flip. Cook for 6 more minutes, or until golden brown and juices run clear. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Heat the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shredded cabbage, drained shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and sherry. Cook, stirring regularly until the cabbage starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken, eggs, and sauce mixture. Stir until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in the green onions and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 cal
FAMILY CIRCLE MOO-SHU CHICKEN
Make and share this Family Circle Moo-Shu Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cricketo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 10 rolls, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, coleslaw mix, carrot and scallions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the hoisin and soy sauce and cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken; stir to combine with vegetables and heat through.
- To serve, heat tortillas according to package directions. Spoon 1/2 cup of chicken mixture down center of tortilla and roll up.
SLOW-COOKER CARIBBEAN MOO SHU CHICKEN
A tropical twist on a takeout favorite, this slow-cooker creation is simple, satisfying and destined to become a new family favorite! -Shannon Kohn, Simpsonville, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, stir together tomatoes, hoisin sauce and hot pepper sauce. Pour tomato mixture over chicken mixture. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours. Remove meat. When cool enough to handle, shred with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Heat through., To serve, divide mixture evenly among tortillas. Top with coleslaw and chopped peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
MOO SHU CHICKEN
There is no need to order take-out when you can make this classic moo shu chicken at home. It is simple and bursting with flavor. Serve over rice or Chinese mandarin pancakes if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk 2 tablespoons water, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and cornstarch together in a large bowl. Stir in chicken and set aside.
- Whisk remaining 4 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce together in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggs and cook 3 minutes; flip and cook until firm and set, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into thin strips.
- Add chicken mixture to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6 minutes; flip and cook until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, about 6 minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat remaining teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and sherry. Cook until cabbage starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken, eggs, and sauce mixture to cabbage mixture. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Toss in green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 585.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
MOO SHU CHICKEN WITH MANDARIN PANCAKES
This is a decidedly American version of moo shu chicken, but fast to make! The Mandarin pancakes, also called moo shu shells, can be found in almost any Asian market, but feel free to use flour tortillas. Keep in mind the moo shu shells are much thinner than a typical flour tortilla, and have a different (pasta-like) taste.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Mix hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and Chinese five-spice powder together in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken. Stir-fry until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl. Wipe out wok.
- Pour remaining tablespoon sesame oil into wok over medium-high heat. Add shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, carrots, red cabbage, and scallions; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in water.
- Pour beaten egg into vegetable mixture; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add cooked chicken and stir-fry to combine.
- Heat pancakes according in a microwave oven until warmed, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Divide stir-fry mixture between pancakes and fold over like a taco or wrap like a sandwich wrap. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 869.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
MOO SHU CHICKEN WRAPS
Great for leftover chicken. Perfect for those nights where everyone has to be somewhere and quick! Use a roasted chicken from the store if you have no leftovers.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Chicken
Time 8m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet.
- Add coleslaw mix and cook briefly, 2 to 3 minutes, just until slightly softened but still crunchy.
- Add chicken and cook another minute or two, to heat through.
- Stir in hoisin sauce and soy sauce.
- Remove from heat.
- Place tortillas on a plate and cover with plastic wrap.
- Microwave on high (100% power) for 45 to 60 seconds, until softened.
- Place 1/4 of the chicken and cabbage mixture on a tortilla.
- Fold each end over, then roll to make an enclosed wrap.
MU SHU CHICKEN
This is a very tasty streamlined recipe for Chinese mu shu chicken. It makes a lot. Avoid overcooking the vegetables.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the peanut and sesame oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet on medium.
- Slice the green onions, using all the whites and enough of the tender green tops to make about 1 cup.
- Immediately add the onions, shredded cabbage mix and mushrooms to the skillet.
- Raise the heat to high and cook to soften vegetables, stirring from time to time.
- Meanwhile, cut the chicken through its width (the short way) into 1/4 inch wide strips, adding strips to the skillet as you slice.
- Mix the cornstarch into the sherry and add it to the skillet along with the soy sauce and garlic.
- Stir well.
- Add the broccoli slaw and carrots (if desired) and stir.
- Continue to stir fry, stirring frequently, about 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Just before serving, put the tortillas on a plate and microwave, uncovered, 1 minute 30 seconds to warm through.
- To serve, spread hoisin sauce to taste on each tortilla (1/2 to 1 tsp) and spread 1/2 cup filing on each tortilla.
- Roll up, burrito style.
- Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 25.2, Sodium 885.5, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 16.1
MOO SHU CHICKEN
Sounds cool, right? I loved the name, though I havent had a chance to try it yet, especially after the great stuff I heard after making mango chicken. Arggh :) Anyways, hope u enjoy it! It is from the "Weekend" magazine. It is said to be a great "busy" family dinner. Its easy, fast, fun and the flavours are great. You can substitute all or half of the chicken with tofu(bean curd). Serve this with steamed broccoli and brown rice for a filling delicious dinner.
Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Slice chicken into thin strips.
- In a medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients and add chicken, tossing to coat.
- Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator and discard marinade.
- Heat wok and add peanut oil.
- Add chicken and stir-fry until it turns white- for about 5 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and ginger.
- Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cabbage, carrots and green onions.
- Stir for 2 minutes and remove from heat.
- To serve, spread one side of each tortilla with 2 tsps.
- of Hoi sin sauce, spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture in centre of each tortilla.
- Fold bottom-up and serve.
MOO-SHU CHICKEN
Make and share this Moo-Shu Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss V
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 10 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, coleslaw mix, carrot and scallions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
- 2. Stir in the hoisin and soy sauce and cook 2 minutes. Add chicken; stir to combine with vegetables and heat through.
- 3. To serve, heat tortillas following package directions. Spoon 1/2 cup of chicken mixture down center of tortilla and roll up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.4, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 517.7, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 3.8
Tips:
- To save time, you can use pre-shredded cabbage and carrots.
- If you don't have Shaoxing wine, you can use dry sherry or white wine as a substitute.
- Be sure to heat your wok or large skillet over high heat before adding the oil and chicken.
- Stir-fry the chicken until it is cooked through but still tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vegetables and stir-fry until they are crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sauce ingredients and stir-fry until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
This Family Circle Moo Shu Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are crisp-tender. The sauce is savory and slightly sweet, and it perfectly complements the chicken and vegetables. This recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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