Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this homemade Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat recipe! This dish brings tender chicken and crisp vegetables together in a savory sauce that’s sure to satisfy your cravings for Asian cuisine. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep, it combines the freshness of mushrooms and zucchini with a blend of garlic and ginger, creating a quick yet impressive meal. In just 20 minutes, you can serve a delicious, family-friendly dish that pleases even the pickiest eaters. Customize it with your favorite veggies or serve over rice or noodles for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breast
- 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
- 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
Instructions
- Marinate 1 pound of thinly sliced chicken breast in a mixture of 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch for at least 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing together 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry 2 cups quartered mushrooms and 1 large zucchini (cut into half circles) for about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with minced garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, mix well until thickened (about another minute), then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg