How to Make Moo Shu Chicken with Mandarin Pancakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Chinese cuisine, one dish that never fails to delight the taste buds is Moo Shu Chicken with Mandarin Pancakes. This traditional dish is a delightful combination of tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and savory hoisin sauce, all wrapped up in warm, soft Mandarin pancakes. The flavors and textures are a true testament to the artistry of Chinese cooking, and it's no wonder that this dish has become a favorite in restaurants and home kitchens alike.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • ½ pound chicken tenders, sliced on the diagonal into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • ½ cup shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup shredded napa cabbage
  • ½ cup julienned carrots
  • ½ cup julienned red cabbage
  • 4 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 10 Mandarin pancakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Mix hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and Chinese five-spice powder together in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken. Stir-fry until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl. Wipe out wok.
  • Pour remaining tablespoon sesame oil into wok over medium-high heat. Add shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, carrots, red cabbage, and scallions; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in water.
  • Pour beaten egg into vegetable mixture; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add cooked chicken and stir-fry to combine.
  • Heat pancakes according in a microwave oven until warmed, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Divide stir-fry mixture between pancakes and fold over like a taco or wrap like a sandwich wrap. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    374 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 869mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 336mg