Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat Recipe
Enjoy a taste of Panda Express at home with this savory Mushroom Chicken copycat recipe. Tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and flavorful sauce make this dish a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced- 1/4 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Sauce:
- 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
Others:
- 2 cups mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
- 1 large zucchini, cut into half circles
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
Instructions
- Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Add chicken, mix to coat, and marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Sauce: Combine water, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cooking: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook marinated chicken until browned, then set aside. Cook mushrooms and zucchini until tender. Add chicken, garlic, and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of garlic and ginger to suit your taste.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce.
- Serve over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Panda Express, Mushroom Chicken, Copycat Recipe, Asian Chicken
