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Easy Moo Shu Chicken
5 from 6 votes

Easy Moo Shu Chicken

This easy 25-minute moo shu chicken recipe utilizes shredded cooked chicken and pre-shredded cabbage.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

For the sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or a gluten-free alternative, reduced-sodium
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the chicken:
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 4 cups green cabbage I use a 12-ounce bag of coleslaw mix, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root minced, fresh
  • 3 cups chicken breast shredded; 15 ounces, from 2 large chicken breasts, cooked
  • ½ cup green onion 1 ounce, sliced

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, sriracha, and cornstarch.
  2. Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the shredded cabbage, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring, until the cabbage is tender-crisp, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the shredded chicken and cook, stirring, for 1 more minute.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Mix the sauce again, then stir in the green onions and sauce.
  5. Cook, stirring, until the chicken and cabbage are well-coated in the sauce, about 1 more minute.
  6. Serve immediately, on cauliflower rice or in lettuce cups.

Notes

  • The traditional recipe is served with little savory pancakes. Instead of those, I use lettuce wraps. The best lettuce varieties for this purpose are Iceberg or Boston. While Romaine is delicious, its large, elongated leaves with their prominent ribs don't work well as cups.
  • Another option is to serve this dish on a bed of cauliflower rice to soak up the yummy sauce. And, of course, you can simply serve it in pretty bowls!
  • Storing leftovers: Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. But if you use pre-cooked chicken, keep that in mind when counting those 3-4 days. To reheat the leftovers without drying out the chicken, it's best to cover them and use the microwave on a low setting.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 345mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 6g 9%
Sodium 345mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.