Description
This homemade version of Panda Express Mushroom Chicken replicates the savory, tender chicken paired with sautéed mushrooms and zucchini, all coated in a flavorful sauce. Easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this copycat recipe brings restaurant-quality taste right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or cooking wine)
- 2 teaspoon corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Vegetables and Garnish
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 zucchini, cut into half-moons
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and brown sugar. Add the sliced chicken and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for more flavor.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together chicken stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, black vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add vegetable oil, then lay the marinated chicken in a single layer. Sear without stirring for 30 seconds to 1 minute until golden brown, then flip and sear the other side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add sliced mushrooms and zucchini to the same pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Combine and Finish: Return cooked chicken to the pan with vegetables. Stir the prepared sauce and pour it over the mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Adjust the amount of sauce to your preference for a saucier or drier dish.
- You can substitute the Shaoxing wine with dry sherry or cooking wine.
- Ensure the pan is hot enough to achieve a good sear on the chicken slices.
- Use fresh vegetables for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
