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Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat with chicken, mushrooms, and zucchini in ginger-garlic sauce.

Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat

A cozy takeout night at home with tender chicken, juicy mushrooms, and a savory sauce that mimics the beloved restaurant dish.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Low sodium works great
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces

Stir-fry Sauce

  • ⅓ cup chicken broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons oyster sauce Flavor booster
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey Optional
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 dash sesame oil Optional
  • 1-2 cloves garlic Minced, optional for fresh taste
  • 1 inch fresh ginger Minced, optional

Vegetables

  • 8 ounces white button or cremini mushrooms Sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini Sliced into half moons

Others

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil Like avocado, canola, or vegetable

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. Add chicken pieces and toss until coated.
  • Let it sit while prepping vegetables and sauce for 10 to 30 minutes.

Make the Stir-fry Sauce

  • Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and optional sesame oil in a small bowl.
  • Add minced garlic and ginger if desired, and adjust seasoning based on taste.

Stir-fry the Ingredients

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without stirring. Flip and cook for 3-4 more minutes until mostly done.
  • Remove chicken from the pan.
  • If necessary, add more oil to the pan and toss in mushrooms. Let them sit for a minute, then stir.
  • Add zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes until crisp tender.
  • Add garlic and ginger for 20-30 seconds until aromatic.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir for another 30-60 seconds as it thickens.

Notes

Serve with steamed white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles. Keep rice separate if packing for lunch to avoid sogginess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Calories: 350kcal
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: easy dinner, Mushroom Chicken, Panda Express Copycat, Quick Recipes, Stir Fry