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Moo Shu Chicken (paleo, whole30, gluten-free)

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

Moo Shu Chicken is a flavorful and healthy dish made with tender chicken strips, assorted vegetables, and a savory sauce. This recipe is paleo, whole30, and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.


Ingredients

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For the chicken:

  • ¾ lb chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • ¼ tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1 tsp coconut aminos
  • ½ tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp arrowroot starch or tapioca starch

For the vegetables and eggs:

  • 0.45 oz dried wood ear mushrooms (optional)
  • 1.3 oz dried shiitake or 5 oz fresh shiitake, sliced
  • 8 oz canned bamboo shoots, drained
  • 8 oz mini cucumbers, sliced on diagonal
  • 4 oz carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal
  • 2 large eggs, whisked

For the aromatics:

  • 2.4 oz yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tsp finely chopped ginger

For the Moo Shu Chicken sauce:

  • 3 tbsp homemade hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp stock
  • ½ tbsp coconut aminos
  • Dash of white pepper

Others:

  • 3.5 tbsp avocado oil
  • Coarse sea salt and white pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp stock
  • Toasted sesame oil to taste
  • 1 packet Crepeni egg wraps (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken strips with salt, coconut aminos, sesame oil, olive oil, and starch. Set aside to marinate.
  2. Prepare the vegetables and eggs: Soak dried mushrooms if using, then slice. Drain bamboo shoots. Slice cucumbers, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms. Whisk eggs.
  3. Saute aromatics: In a pan, saute onions and ginger until fragrant.
  4. Cook chicken: Add marinated chicken to the pan and cook until done.
  5. Add vegetables and eggs: Add mushrooms, bamboo shoots, cucumbers, carrots, and eggs to the pan. Stir until eggs are cooked.
  6. Make sauce: Mix hoisin sauce, stock, coconut aminos, and white pepper in a bowl.
  7. Combine: Pour sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat.
  8. Serve: Optionally, serve with Crepeni egg wraps.

Notes

  • You can customize the vegetables based on your preferences.
  • If using dried mushrooms, rehydrate them in warm water before slicing.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper, and sesame oil.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Cholesterol: 130 mg