Hello foodies! Today, I have a recipe for all the mushroom lovers out there – Panda Express Mushroom Chicken. This dish is a popular Chinese-American dish that combines tender chicken and savory mushrooms in a delicious sauce. It is the perfect dish for those busy weeknights when you want a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor.
Before we get to the recipe, let’s talk about the history of mushroom chicken. This dish is said to have originated in the Sichuan province of China and was brought to the United States by Chinese immigrants. It quickly became a favorite at Panda Express, where it is still served today.
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Now, let’s move on to the recipe. Here are a few tips to make sure your Panda Express Mushroom Chicken turns out perfectly:
Tip 1: Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the most tender and juicy meat.
Tip 2: Use a mix of different mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini, and button mushrooms, for a variety of textures and flavors.
Tip 3: Use a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.
π₯ Ingredients
Ingredients For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 oz mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
πͺ Instructions
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the mushrooms, garlic, and ginger to the same pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and lightly browned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and pour the sauce over the top. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and mushrooms.
- Serve the Panda Express Mushroom Chicken over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
And there you have it, folks! A delicious and easy recipe for Panda Express Mushroom Chicken that you can make in the comfort of your own home. I hope you give this recipe a try and enjoy the savory flavors of this Chinese-American classic. Happy cooking!
π Recipe
Panda Express Mushroom Chicken
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 oz mixed mushrooms sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the mushrooms, garlic, and ginger to the same pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and lightly browned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and pour the sauce over the top. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and mushrooms.
- Serve the Panda Express Mushroom Chicken over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
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