Best 6 Moo Shu Chicken Recipes

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Moo shu chicken is a classic Chinese dish that is popular all over the world. It is made with shredded chicken, eggs, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. The dish is typically served with thin pancakes, which are used to wrap up the filling. Moo shu chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. This article includes recipes for three different versions of moo shu chicken: a traditional recipe, a vegetarian recipe, and a gluten-free recipe.

The traditional moo shu chicken recipe uses chicken breast, eggs, and a variety of vegetables, including cabbage, carrots, and wood ear mushrooms. The chicken and vegetables are stir-fried and then combined with a sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. The vegetarian moo shu chicken recipe uses tofu instead of chicken, and the gluten-free recipe uses tamari instead of soy sauce. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in about 30 minutes.

Moo shu chicken is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The dish is typically served with thin pancakes, which are used to wrap up the filling. However, moo shu chicken can also be served over rice or noodles.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOO SHU CHICKEN



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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

6 tablespoons cold water, divided
3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pound chicken breast tenderloins, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
1 (4 ounce) can sliced shiitake mushrooms, drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sherry
3 green onions, chopped

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 WRAPS



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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

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 flour tortillas

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.

MOO SHU CHICKEN CONES



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My Asian-inspired cones make a distinctively different main dish for holiday get-togethers and game-day parties. If you like, substitute pulled pork for the shredded chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 cups coleslaw mix
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
16 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms in oil over medium heat until tender. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the coleslaw mix, chicken, green onions, hoisin sauce, honey and sesame oil; heat through., To serve, cut tortillas in half. Roll up each into a cone shape. Spoon 2 tablespoons filling into each cone. Arrange, seam side down, on a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FAMILY CIRCLE MOO-SHU CHICKEN



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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

1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (10 ounce) bag packaged coleslaw mix
1 (8 ounce) bag carrots, shredded
4 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 flour tortillas, 6-inch
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded

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.

MOO SHU CHICKEN



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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

400 g chicken breasts, cut into thick strips
1 teaspoon peanut oil (unnecessary with non-stick frying pan) (optional)
400 g green cabbage, thinly sliced (You can buy the chopped cabbage and carrot to save time)
3/4 cup carrot, peeled and shredded
250 g mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 bunch green onion, sliced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (use more if you like)
64 inches flour tortillas, warmed
1 (12 ounce) jar hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium is fine
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sesame oil (olive oil works fine too)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons sugar

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



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Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tbs of Kikoman soya sauce
•
1 tbs grape seed oil
•
1 clove of garlic,crushed
•
1/2 teaspoon of 5 spice powder
Stir-fry
• 1lb of chicken, cut into 1/2 inch strips
•
2 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced
•
3 cloves of crushed garlic
•
1 tbs grated fresh ginger
•
6 oz. fresh shitake mushrooms, sliced into 1/2 inch strips
•
1 cup of green onion-about 6 onions
•
4 cups of sliced Chinese cabbage (1/2 inch strips)
•
8 oz bean sprouts
•
1 tbs kikoman soya sauce
•
1 tbs grape seed oil
•
1 egg

Steps:

  • Mix together marinade ingredients, add chicken, and mix to coat. Prepare vegetables, and grate ginger and garlic so everything will be ready. Heat large skillet on medium-high heat with grape seed oil and when oil is hot, add the chicken, stir-fry until cooked through, probably 3 to 4 minutes depending upon how thick you cut the chicken, remove chicken from pan. Add the grape seed oil, then the celery, ginger, and garlic. Saute for one minute. Add the vegetables in the following order, stir-frying for 1 to 2 minutes after each addition: mushrooms, cabbage, bean sprouts, green onion. Make a hole in middle of pan and cook egg. Add the kikoman soya sauce and chicken, toss and combine. Serve over a bed of cauliflower rice or in a lettuce wrap.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Chop and prepare all your ingredients before you start cooking.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful vegetables and tender chicken will make all the difference in your moo shu chicken dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook your ingredients in batches if necessary, to ensure that they cook evenly and don't steam.
  • Use a well-seasoned wok or large skillet: This will help prevent the ingredients from sticking and will give your dish a nice smoky flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still tender and juicy.
  • Serve immediately: Moo shu chicken is best when served hot and fresh, wrapped in tortillas or lettuce cups.

Conclusion:

Moo shu chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its combination of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful sauce, moo shu chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious Asian-inspired meal, give moo shu chicken a try.

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