Description
Bring the delightful flavors of your favorite takeout into your kitchen with this easy Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat recipe. This quick, healthy dish features tender chicken and fresh vegetables coated in a savory sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With its rich flavor profile created by garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, this homemade version is sure to impress family and friends alike. Customize it with your choice of veggies or adjust the sauce to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy a satisfying meal that’s both delicious and nutritious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch to create a marinade. Add chicken and coat thoroughly; let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- In a separate small bowl, combine water, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch for the sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the marinated chicken until browned; remove from skillet.
- Add mushrooms and zucchini to the skillet; sauté until tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir until thickened.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg