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Moo Shu Chicken

Moo Shu Chicken Recipe

Moo Shu Chicken with Tortillas Tender chicken, egg, and crisp cabbage in a savory hoisin sauce, wrapped in warm tortillas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese American
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Ingredients
For the chicken:
  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Pinch of white pepper
For the filling:
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage (napa or green)
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup julienned or shredded carrots
  • 4 scallions, sliced, whites and greens separated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
To serve:
  • 8 small flour tortillas, warmed
  • Extra hoisin sauce
Instructions
  1. Toss chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch. Marinate 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook beaten eggs undisturbed until set, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove, cool slightly, and slice into strips.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat. Cook chicken in a single layer 3 to 4 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  5. Add remaining oil. Stir fry garlic, ginger, and scallion whites for 30 seconds. Add carrots, cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cabbage and mushrooms, stir fry 2 to 3 minutes until cabbage wilts but retains crunch.
  6. Return chicken and egg strips to the pan. Pour in sauce and toss until coated and slightly thickened, 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in scallion greens.
  7. Warm tortillas, spread with a thin layer of hoisin sauce, spoon in filling, roll, and serve immediately.
Notes: Cook the egg, chicken, and vegetables in separate stages rather than all at once; this keeps the pan hot and each component's texture distinct. Store the filling and tortillas separately if you have leftovers.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving, 4 servings, filling only, not including tortillas): Calories: 320 | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Sodium: 780mg Nutrition information is an estimate based on standard ingredient values and will vary based on exact brands and quantities used.