Panda Express Mushroom Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)

Juicy chicken, mushrooms, and zucchini stir-fried in a rich, tangy sauce for an easy Asian-style meal.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Chicken

01 - 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced (6 mm thick)

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
04 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
05 - 2 tablespoons corn starch

→ Stir-Fry

06 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
07 - 2 cups mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
08 - 1 large zucchini, cut into half circles
09 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

→ Sauce

11 - 120 ml water
12 - 60 ml light soy sauce
13 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 2 teaspoons brown sugar
16 - 1 tablespoon corn starch

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Add the sliced chicken breast and mix until thoroughly coated. Cover and marinate for 20 to 30 minutes or overnight for enhanced flavor and tenderness.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together water, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Set the sauce mixture aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until just smoking. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer to achieve even browning. Cook, turning as needed, until fully cooked and golden. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
04 - Add mushrooms and zucchini to the skillet. Stir-fry over high heat, mixing frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring continuously for 1 minute until fragrant.
06 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Mix thoroughly and stir-fry until the sauce thickens and evenly coats all ingredients.
07 - Transfer to serving plates and enjoy immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Marinating chicken overnight intensifies flavor and ensures maximum tenderness, though a minimum of 30 minutes yields good results.

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