Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat
Indulge in a delightful and healthy homemade version of Panda Express Mushroom Chicken with this easy copycat recipe. Featuring tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and vibrant zucchini, this dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just under 30 minutes—but also loaded with flavor that rivals your favorite takeout. With a blend of garlic and ginger, along with a rich sauce, every bite is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this recipe offers a satisfying meal without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 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 plant-based oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups mushrooms
- 1 large zucchini
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing water, soy sauce, plant-based oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and cook marinated chicken until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms and zucchini until crisp-tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet with garlic and ginger; stir-fry briefly.
- Add the prepared sauce and cook until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg