Moo Shu Chicken
Total Time
1h 47m
37m prep · 70m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Hard
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Make classic moo shu chicken at home instead of eating at a restaurant or getting takeout. This dish is simple and bursting with flavor. Serve over rice or Chinese mandarin pancakes if desired.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons cold water , divided
  • 3 teaspoons sesame oil , divided
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins , cut into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil , divided
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1 can sliced shiitake mushrooms , 4 ounce
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon sherry
  • 3 greens onions , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk 2 tablespoons water, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and cornstarch together in a large bowl. Add chicken, toss to coat, and set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine remaining 4 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a separate bowl. Whisk in hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce until well combined; set sauce aside.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggs and cook for 3 minutes; flip and cook until firm and set, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into thin strips.

  4. 4

    Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 6 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the outside and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes more; transfer to a plate.

  5. 5

    Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and sherry; cook until cabbage starts to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, sliced egg, and reserved sauce to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Toss in green onions and serve immediately.

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