Moo Shu Chicken Easy (Print View)

Tender chicken, cabbage, shiitakes, and savory sauce come together for a flavorful stir-fry inspired by classic flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sauce and Marinade Base

01 - 6 tablespoons cold water, divided
02 - 3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
03 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch

→ Protein

04 - 450 grams chicken breast tenderloins, sliced thinly

→ Sauce Ingredients

05 - 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
07 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce

→ Cooking Oils

08 - 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

→ Egg Component

09 - 2 eggs, beaten

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

10 - 375 grams shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
11 - 115 grams canned sliced shiitake mushrooms, drained
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 tablespoon dry sherry
14 - 3 green onions, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of water, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, and cornstarch. Whisk until dissolved. Add the sliced chicken, toss to coat evenly, and set aside to marinate.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 4 tablespoons of water, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce until fully integrated. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs, spreading to form a thin layer. Cook for 3 minutes, flip, and cook an additional 3 minutes until fully set. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into thin strips.
04 - Using the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the marinated chicken strips. Cook undisturbed for 6 minutes, flip, and cook another 6 minutes until golden brown and the juices run clear. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
05 - Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Add shredded cabbage, drained shiitake mushrooms, minced garlic, and sherry. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until the cabbage starts to wilt and mushrooms are heated through.
06 - Return the cooked chicken and egg strips to the skillet. Pour in the reserved sauce mixture and stir everything together. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and all components are well-coated. Remove from heat.
07 - Mix in the chopped green onions and serve immediately while hot.

# Notes:

01 - For quicker preparation, use pre-shredded coleslaw mix and pre-sliced mushrooms.