Moo Shu Chicken - A Delicious Chinese-American Dish

Enjoy the authentic flavors of Chinese-American cuisine with this delicious and easy-to-make Moo Shu Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breast slices are stir-fried with a medley of colorful vegetables, including cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms. The filling is then wrapped in warm pancakes and served with a tangy hoisin sauce. This recipe requires minimal prep time and is perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. Impress your family and friends with this classic Chinese dish that will leave everyone wanting more.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup shredded green onions
• 8 small flour tortillas or Chinese pancakes
• Hoisin sauce, for serving

Directions

1. In a bowl, marinate the chicken slices with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.
4. Add shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Add shredded green onions to the skillet and stir-fry for 1 minute to incorporate the flavors.
6. Warm the flour tortillas or Chinese pancakes according to the package instructions.
7. To serve, spread a spoonful of hoisin sauce onto each tortilla or pancake. Spoon the chicken and vegetable filling onto the sauce. Fold the sides of the tortilla or pancake over the filling and roll it up tightly.
8. Serve the Moo Shu Chicken wraps hot and enjoy the flavors of this classic Chinese-American dish.

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