Moo Shu Chicken

Bring bold, savory flavors to your table with this irresistible Moo Shu Chicken recipe—a classic Chinese-inspired dish that's both quick and satisfying. Tender, marinated chicken breast is stir-fried to perfection alongside crisp green cabbage, sweet carrots, and aromatic garlic and ginger, then mixed with fluffy scrambled eggs for a harmony of textures. A dash of soy sauce, sesame oil, and hoisin sauce adds layers of savory umami to every bite. Serve this delightful mixture in soft Mandarin pancakes (or flour tortillas) for a fun, DIY dinner experience that's ready in just 35 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining, Moo Shu Chicken is a flavorful crowd-pleaser that brings a restaurant-quality meal straight to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken breast
• 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 2 cups Green cabbage (shredded)
• 1 cup Carrots (julienned)
• 3 Green onions (sliced)
• 2 Eggs (beaten)
• 0.25 cup Hoisin sauce
• 8 Mandarin pancakes (or flour tortillas)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the chicken breast into bite-sized strips. In a small bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Sauté the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Step 5

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Let the eggs cook for about 1 minute, then scramble them lightly and mix them with the vegetables.

Step 6

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables and eggs. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until well combined and heated through.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the Moo Shu Chicken with warm Mandarin pancakes or flour tortillas. Spread a thin layer of hoisin sauce on each pancake, add a spoonful of the chicken mixture, roll it up, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1346.6 grams (1346.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2191

Total Fat 81.30g	104%
Saturated Fat 15.50g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26.00g
Cholesterol 762mg	254%
Sodium 6943mg	302%
Total Carbohydrate 214.00g	78%
Dietary Fiber 16.40g	59%
Total Sugars 37.10g
Protein 170.30g	341%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 394mg	30%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 2938mg	63%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.2%

Protein: 30.0%

Carbs: 37.7%