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Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat

Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat: Quick & Delicious Dinner

This Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat is a quick and delicious dinner option that captures all the flavors of the original.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Light Soy Sauce or tamari sauce for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil omit for a lighter dish
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch or arrowroot powder for gluten-free
For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast substitute with beef, turkey, or lamb
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas can be added
  • 1 medium Zucchini substitute with broccoli or asparagus
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh preferred; powdered garlic can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger ground ginger is an alternative
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce or vegetarian stir-fry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar can use honey or coconut sugar

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and corn starch until smooth. Slice the chicken breast and add to the bowl, ensuring coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes.
  2. While chicken marinates, combine water, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and additional corn starch in another bowl. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add marinated chicken in a single layer; cook for 4–5 minutes, browning on one side before flipping. Remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed, then toss in sliced mushrooms and zucchini. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Lower heat to medium. Return the seared chicken to the skillet with vegetables. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir-fry for about 1 minute.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat. Increase heat slightly, cooking until the sauce thickens and bubbles, about 2–3 minutes. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken in advance to deepen flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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