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Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat Recipe

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This Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat recipe delivers a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breast, fresh mushrooms, and zucchini, all coated in a savory soy-based sauce. Perfect for a restaurant-style meal at home in just 20 minutes.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breast (500 grams), thinly sliced (1/4 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
  • 1 large zucchini, cut into half circles
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast and mix well to coat. Allow the chicken to marinate for 20-30 minutes or up to overnight for enhanced flavor and tenderness.
  2. Make Sauce: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until the oil is hot and just smoking. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through, flipping and stirring as needed. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add quartered mushrooms and sliced zucchini. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add Aromatics and Chicken: Reduce heat to medium-low, return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking and stirring frequently for about 1 minute to release their aromas.
  6. Combine with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir everything thoroughly to coat the chicken and vegetables. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately with rice or your preferred side. Enjoy your delicious Panda Express Mushroom Chicken copycat meal!

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken overnight enhances flavor and tenderness but 20-30 minutes is sufficient if short on time.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet to ensure chicken sears properly and develops color.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free.
  • You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variety.
  • Adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/panda-express-mushroom-chicken-copycat-recipe/