Moo shu chicken wraps, a classic Chinese-American dish, are a delicious and versatile meal option that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. The wraps are made with thin, tender strips of chicken, stir-fried with various vegetables and a flavorful sauce, all wrapped in soft and pliable tortillas or thin pancakes. The combination of savory chicken, crunchy vegetables, and umami-rich sauce creates a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to impress your friends and family, moo shu chicken wraps are sure to satisfy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MOO SHU CHICKEN
There is no need to order take-out when you can make this classic moo shu chicken at home. It is simple and bursting with flavor. Serve over rice or Chinese mandarin pancakes if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk 2 tablespoons water, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and cornstarch together in a large bowl. Stir in chicken and set aside.
- Whisk remaining 4 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce together in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggs and cook 3 minutes; flip and cook until firm and set, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into thin strips.
- Add chicken mixture to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6 minutes; flip and cook until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, about 6 minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat remaining teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and sherry. Cook until cabbage starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken, eggs, and sauce mixture to cabbage mixture. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Toss in green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 585.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
MU SHU CHICKEN WRAPS
Make and share this Mu Shu Chicken Wraps recipe from Food.com.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the diced onion in the slow cooker. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, place it on top of the onions, and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until the meat pulls apart easily with a fork.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken and onions to a medium bowl and shred the meat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce, honey, and ginger, then stir the mixture into the shredded chicken and onion.
- Place a small handful of broccoli slaw on a warm tortilla, add several spoonfuls of the chicken mixture, and roll up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.5, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 95.7, Sodium 787.8, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 18.2, Protein 24
MOO SHU CHICKEN WRAPS
Great for leftover chicken. Perfect for those nights where everyone has to be somewhere and quick! Use a roasted chicken from the store if you have no leftovers.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Chicken
Time 8m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet.
- Add coleslaw mix and cook briefly, 2 to 3 minutes, just until slightly softened but still crunchy.
- Add chicken and cook another minute or two, to heat through.
- Stir in hoisin sauce and soy sauce.
- Remove from heat.
- Place tortillas on a plate and cover with plastic wrap.
- Microwave on high (100% power) for 45 to 60 seconds, until softened.
- Place 1/4 of the chicken and cabbage mixture on a tortilla.
- Fold each end over, then roll to make an enclosed wrap.
MOO SHU MUSHROOM WRAPS
With so many awesome veggies out there, I'm always playing around with the ingredients in these sandwiches. Sometimes I add extra protein, too-chicken, shrimp, pork, beef and tofu all work. Check for sriracha and hoisin sauces in the Asian or international foods section of your grocery store. -Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add coleslaw mix, garlic and ginger; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until slaw is crisp-tender. In a small bowl, mix vinegar, soy sauce and chili sauce; add to pan. Stir in sprouts and eggs; heat through., Spread about 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce over each tortilla to within 1/4 in. of edges. Layer with 1/2 cup vegetable mixture and about 1 tablespoon green onion. Roll up tightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 1234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
MOU SHU PORK WRAPS
I always loved Mou Shu Pork, and I finally found a recipe for it that I think is pretty good.
Provided by RUDEDUDE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Wrap tortillas in foil.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add pork, onion, ginger, and garlic; cook and stir until pork is brown and onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in bok choy, red bell pepper, and mushrooms; cook and stir until bell pepper is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
- Place tortillas in oven for 8 minutes, or until warm.
- Meanwhile, return pan to high heat source, and mix in bean sprouts, sake, and hoisin and soy sauces; cook and stir until bean sprouts are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Remove tortillas from oven. Divide pork mixture among tortillas, and roll up. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 585.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
Tips:
- To make the moo shu chicken wraps, you can marinate the chicken in Chinese rice wine, salt, sesame oil, and cornstarch for 30 minutes to enhance its flavor.
- When stir-frying the chicken, use a high heat and a well-seasoned wok or large pan to ensure that the chicken is cooked evenly and quickly.
- To ensure that the eggs are cooked evenly, spread them out in a thin layer in your pan and cook them for a few minutes, stirring continuously.
- When assembling the wraps, place the chicken, eggs, and vegetables in the center of the wrapper and fold it up tightly, ensuring that the filling is evenly distributed throughout.
- To add a crispy texture to the wraps, pan-fry them in a little bit of oil until they are golden brown.
- Serve the moo shu chicken wraps with your favorite dipping sauce, such as hoisin sauce, plum sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.
Conclusion:
Moo shu chicken wraps are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. With their combination of tender chicken, fluffy eggs, and crunchy vegetables, all wrapped in a soft and chewy tortilla, they are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to serve at a party, moo shu chicken wraps are a great option. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!
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