Quick, skillet dinners inspired by familiar takeout favorites are perfect for busy nights when you still want something fresh and satisfying. This Panda Express Mushroom Chicken comes together fast and delivers that comforting, savory flavor right at home.
In about 20 minutes, you can have tender chicken breast cooked with zucchini and mushrooms, all coated in a flavorful sauce that feels just as crave-worthy as the restaurant version.
It’s the kind of meal that works beautifully for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or anytime you want something simple but not boring. Plus, it’s a lighter option that still feels filling.
Fast, flavorful, and made with everyday ingredients, this mushroom chicken is a reliable go-to when time is short and hunger is real.
Panda Express Zucchini and Mushroom Chicken (Copycat)
Quick, skillet dinners inspired by familiar takeout favorites are perfect for busy nights when you still want something fresh and satisfying. This Panda Express Mushroom Chicken comes together fast and delivers that comforting, savory flavor right at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into thin bite sized slices
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 8 ounces crimini mushrooms , sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then in ½ inch slices
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
- sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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