Moo Shu Chicken Lettuce Wraps

From "The Great American Eat-Right Cookbook" by Colleen Doyle and Jeanne Besser. Making moo shu at home is a breeze and more healthful when you use lettuce leaves as wrappers instead of the traditional Chinese flour pancakes. Just spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce "cups."

This dish can also be made with beef, shrimp, or pork. Shiitake or other wild mushrooms can be added as well.

Prep time: 15 minutes or less
Total time: 30 minutes or less

Serves 4


1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into very thin strips
3 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
2 scallions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, or to taste
1 small head Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated and core discarded




In a wok or large skillet over high heat, add oil. Add chicken, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and scallions and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender.

Add hoisin sauce and stir to combine. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until vegetables and chicken are cooked through. If sauce is too thick, add 1 tablespoon water.

Spoon moo shu into lettuce leaves. Top with a small dollop of hoisin, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving
Calories 185, Calories from Fat 55, Total Fat 6.0 g, Saturated Fat 0.9 g, Trans Fat 0.0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2.9 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Total Carbohydrate 12 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Sugars 7 g, Protein 21 g