Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat
Experience the flavors of your favorite restaurant with this easy-to-make Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat recipe. Perfectly tender chicken is stir-fried with crisp vegetables and coated in a savory sauce that mirrors the beloved takeout dish. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying option for dinner. Customize it by adding your favorite veggies, and enjoy a delicious meal that’s both comforting and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups mushrooms (cleaned and quartered)
- 1 large zucchini (cut into half circles)
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch for 20-30 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a skillet over high heat; cook marinated chicken until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet.
- Stir-fry mushrooms and zucchini until crisp-tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet with minced garlic and ginger; stir-fry for one minute.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir until everything is well-coated and thickened.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg