Panda Express Mushroom Chicken
This Mushroom Chicken recipe mimics the popular dish from Panda Express, featuring tender chicken and fresh vegetables in a savory sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced about 500 grams, ¼ inch thick
For the Marinade
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
For the Sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Vegetables
- 2 cups mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
- 1 large zucchini, cut into half circles
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the marinade ingredients: soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and corn starch. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, mushrooms, and zucchini, and stir-fry for another 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients: water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Pour the sauce over the stir-fried chicken and vegetables, and cook until thickened.
Notes
You can adjust the vegetables based on your preference. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.