Mu Shu Chicken

 I like Chinese food but too often it’s too greasy for me.  Here’s a simple recipe for Mu Shu chicken that won’t break your caloric bank.  You can use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas or pancakes.

• 3 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. mirin or dry sherry
• 1 ½ tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp. rice vinegar (don‘t overdo)
• 1 tsp. dark sesame oil
• 1 tsp. garlic (add more if you like)
• 2 tbsp. minced peeled ginger (I grate it)
• 1 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cups shredded red cabbage
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• 2 skinless chicken breasts, cooked and thinly sliced
• ¼ cup sliced scallions

Combine and whisk together first four ingredients.  Heat up sesame oil and quickly sauté garlic and ginger.  Add sauce mixture and veggies and stir for a minute.  Add chicken and scallions.  Heat thoroughly – another minute or two.  Enjoy!