Description
Panda Express Mushroom Chicken is a savory delight that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a glossy sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms your kitchen into a mini Chinese restaurant, perfect for impressing family or friends at dinner. With its umami-rich flavor and vibrant presentation, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 8 oz fresh shiitake or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Slice mushrooms and chop garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened (about 4 minutes).
- Pour the marinade into the skillet and simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle green onions on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg