Description
Moo Shu Chicken is a delightful Asian-inspired dish that brings a burst of flavor and color to your dinner table. Featuring tender chicken marinated in a savory sauce, it’s stir-fried with fresh vegetables like cabbage and mushrooms for a nutritious meal. The combination of garlic and ginger introduces depth to the dish, making it perfect for family gatherings or an easy weeknight dinner. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, Moo Shu Chicken is not just tasty but also versatile—ideal for anyone seeking a satisfying meal that’s ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- â…” cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cups sliced green cabbage
- 1½ cups sliced shitake mushrooms
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 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 hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil, black pepper, and mirin. Reserve ½ cup for later.
- Marinate the chicken in the remaining mixture for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until browned (about 2-3 minutes per batch). Set aside.
- Stir-fry mushrooms in the same skillet until browned; remove and set aside.
- Scramble beaten eggs in the skillet until fully set; cut into strips.
- Sauté sliced cabbage until slightly wilted; return chicken, mushrooms, and egg to the skillet.
- Drizzle with reserved marinade and stir until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg