Panda Express Mushroom Chicken
A delicious and easy stir-fry recipe inspired by Panda Express, featuring chicken, mushrooms, and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound 450g boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, sliced into ½" thick pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ cup 120ml unsalted chicken stock or broth
- ¼ cup 60ml 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
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 cups sliced zucchini ½" thick slices
- 8 ounces 225g white mushrooms, sliced into ½" thick pieces
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced chicken, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Gradually whisk in the cornstarch until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and the sesame oil. Once hot, carefully add the chicken in a single layer. Cook without stirring for about 2 minutes until browned. Stir-fry for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until no longer pink. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the zucchini and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until crisp-tender. Then, add the mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes until they start to release moisture.
- Give the stir-fry sauce a quick whisk. Make a well in the center of the pan and pour in the sauce. Stir continuously for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir to combine with the vegetables and sauce. Cook for about 1 minute until the zucchini is tender and the chicken is warmed through. Serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding bell peppers or snap peas to the stir-fry. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.