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moo shu chicken

Recipe by
Amy H.
Detroit, MI

It's simple and delicious!

yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For moo shu chicken

  • FOR SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    garlic chili sauce
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 4 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • FOR FILLING
  • 2 c
    3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    peanut oil
  • 1 pkg
    cole slaw mix, with or without carrots
  • 1/2 can
    bamboo shoots, julienned
  • 3
    green onions, sliced
  • 1 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of all visible fat
  • 6 (street taco size) tortillas, or butternut lettuce leaves.
  • more sliced green onions for garnishing

How To Make moo shu chicken

  • 1
    Mix together sauce ingredients and cook over high heat in a small sauce pan until thickened.
  • 2
    Heat peanut oil in a wok. Add chicken chicken. Cook until done.
  • 3
    Add in cabbage, sliced green onions, garlic and bamboo shoots and 1/2 of sauce. Cook until softened.
  • 4
    Spoon chicken mixture down the center of tortillas or lettuce leaves.
  • 5
    Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with more sauce for dipping.
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