Description
A delicious and simple homemade version of the classic Panda Express Mushroom Chicken, packed with flavor, chicken, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (boneless skinless, thinly sliced)
- 2 cups mushrooms (cleaned and quartered)
- 1 large zucchini (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (light)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch, add chicken, toss, and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Combine water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch in another bowl, whisk until smooth.
- Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add marinated chicken, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: In the same skillet, add mushrooms and zucchini, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Combine everything: Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables, stir well, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Notes
Marinating overnight for more flavor is recommended. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Panda Express, Mushroom Chicken, Easy Recipe, Chinese Food, Quick Dinner