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Panda Express Mushroom Chicken

Panda Express Mushroom Chicken


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Panda Express Mushroom Chicken is a quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken, zucchini, and mushrooms tossed in a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes and tastes even better than takeout!


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, sliced ½" thick
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

For the Stir-Fry Sauce

  • ½ cup unsalted chicken stock or broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, brown sugar, or honey
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Mushroom Chicken Stir-Fry

 

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 cups sliced zucchini, ½" thick slices
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms, ½" thick slices (about 3 cups)

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken

  1. In a medium bowl, combine sliced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix well to coat evenly.
  2. Let marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce and vegetables.

Make the Stir-Fry Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Add cornstarch and whisk until smooth. Set aside.

Cook the Chicken

  1. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and sesame oil.
  2. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without stirring to develop a golden crust.
  3. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked. Transfer to a plate.

Cook the Vegetables

  1. Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
  2. Add zucchini and stir-fry for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  3. Add mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes until they begin releasing moisture.

Thicken the Sauce & Combine Everything

  1. Give the stir-fry sauce a quick whisk before adding it to the pan.
  2. Make a well in the center of the pan and pour in the sauce.
  3. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat everything evenly.
  5. Cook for another minute until the chicken is hot and the sauce fully coats all ingredients.

To Serve

 

  • Serve immediately over steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for extra flavor.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or chili sauce to the stir-fry sauce.
  • Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce.
  • Low-carb option: Serve with cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
  • For meal prep: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg