Description

Savory, saucy, and full of stir-fried flavor, this Panda Express Mushroom Chicken copycat brings juicy chicken, tender zucchini, and earthy mushrooms together in a bold ginger-soy sauce. It’s a better-than-takeout meal that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced

1.5 cups mushrooms, sliced

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon brown sugar

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon cornstarch

Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Sliced green onions (optional)

Instructions

1. Toss chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set aside.

2. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl: soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, brown sugar, water, and cornstarch.

3. Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same pan, stir-fry mushrooms and zucchini for 3–5 minutes until slightly tender but crisp.

5. Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything to coat. Cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.

6. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

7. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

To make it spicy, add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.

Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.

For a vegetarian version, use tofu and vegetarian sauces.

Do not overcrowd the pan—cook in batches for best results.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 290
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 710mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: panda express mushroom chicken, copycat, stir fry, easy dinner