Authentic Moo Shu Chicken with Mandarin Pancakes Recipe

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Authentic Moo Shu Chicken with Mandarin Pancakes Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 27, 2024

Learn how to make a flavorful and savory moo shu chicken dish with homemade mandarin pancakes. This recipe combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory hoisin sauce. Serve it with warm pancakes for a traditional Chinese meal that will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 10 mandarin pancakes (store-bought or homemade)

Directions

  1. Marinate chicken slices in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil for 30 minutes.
  2. In a hot skillet, stir-fry marinated chicken until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
  3. Stir-fry cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and green onions in the same skillet.
  4. Add cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir in hoisin sauce.
  5. Heat the mandarin pancakes according to package instructions or make them from scratch.
  6. Serve moo shu chicken with warm mandarin pancakes for assembling at the table.

Interesting Facts

  • Moo shu chicken is a traditional Chinese dish that originated in northern China.
  • The mandarin pancakes used in this recipe are thin, soft, and slightly sweet, perfect for wrapping up the savory chicken and vegetables.