Panda Express Mushroom Chicken

Tender, juicy chicken thighs stir-fried with mushrooms and zucchini in a savory ginger-garlic sauce. This easy Panda Express Mushroom Chicken copycat is ready in under 30 minutes!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword Chinese mushroom chicken, mushroom chicken recipe, panda express copycat

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 317kcal

Author Megan

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

1 lb chicken thighs cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine
¼ teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Stir Fry

3 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ teaspoons ginger minced
6 oz baby bella mushrooms thinly sliced
1 zucchini thinly sliced into half moons

Stir-Fry Sauce

½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

Marinate the chicken. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, white pepper, and cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.
Mix the stir-fry sauce. In a small mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix until combined.
Cook the chicken. In a wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat until hot. Lay the chicken in a single layer. Try not to crowd the pan. Let the chicken sit for 2 minutes or until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
Cook the aromatics and vegetables. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Then add the mushrooms and zucchini and toss for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
Add the chicken and sauce. Lower the heat to medium, add the chicken, and combine. Then add the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes, tossing everything together until the sauce has thickened and everything is evenly coated.

Notes

See the What I Learned Testing This Recipe section for more guidance.

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