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Copycat Panda Express Mushroom Chicken

Homemade Copycat Panda Express Mushroom Chicken in 20 Minutes

This Copycat Panda Express Mushroom Chicken is a quick and delicious dinner solution that's ready in just 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Boneless and skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Always stir sauce before use
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Light Soy Sauce Use regular for balanced flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar White vinegar can be a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Use sparingly
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Vegetarian alternative available
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Use sparingly for balance
For the Vegetables
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Cremini or white button
  • 1 medium Zucchini Cut into half-moons
  • 2 cloves Garlic Mince before use
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Grated or minced
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil High smoke point, avoid olive oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • bowl
  • wok

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Marinate the chicken for 20-30 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and a pinch of cornstarch.
  3. Clean and quarter mushrooms, slice zucchini, and mince garlic and ginger.
  4. Preheat a skillet or wok over high heat. Add neutral oil.
  5. Sear the marinated chicken in batches until golden brown and transfer to a plate.
  6. In the same skillet, stir-fry mushrooms and zucchini for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Lower heat, return chicken, add garlic and ginger. Stir for one minute, then pour the sauce and toss until thickened.
  8. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with sliced green onions for extra flavor. Customize ingredients to taste!

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