Description
Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat brings the signature flavors of the popular restaurant dish right to your kitchen. This quick and satisfying recipe features tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and fresh zucchini all coated in a delicious, umami-rich sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy stir-fry comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice when you want comfort food without the hassle. With its delightful combination of soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil, this homemade version is not only a time-saver but also a healthier option packed with protein and fiber. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or enjoy it over rice or noodles for a fulfilling meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups mushrooms
- 1 large zucchini
- 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
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by combining water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat; cook marinated chicken until browned on all sides.
- Stir-fry mushrooms and zucchini until crisp-tender; add garlic and ginger.
- Combine cooked chicken with vegetables; pour in the sauce and stir-fry until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg