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Mushroom Chicken Copycat Recipe

Delicious Mushroom Chicken Copycat Recipe You’ll Love

This Mushroom Chicken Copycat Recipe is a quick and customizable takeout favorite made with tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and fresh zucchini.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Can substitute with chicken thighs for juicier bites.
For the Vegetables
  • 8 oz Mushrooms Shiitake or button mushrooms work beautifully.
  • 1 medium Zucchini Can substitute with bell peppers or snap peas.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine Dry sherry or grape juice with vinegar can be good alternatives.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Mix well to avoid clumps.
  • 3 tablespoon Soy Sauce Use gluten-free tamari if avoiding gluten.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh offers the best flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh offers the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Expect a shift in flavor profile if substituted.

Equipment

  • Wok or large pan
  • medium bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Marinating Chicken
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients for your Mushroom Chicken Copycat Recipe. Add thinly sliced chicken breast, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Let the chicken marinate for about 30 minutes at room temperature, or for optimal flavor, refrigerate overnight.
Preparing Sauce
  1. While the chicken marinates, whisk together the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Ensure the cornstarch dissolves completely to avoid clumps.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the marinated chicken in a single layer. Sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Stir-frying Vegetables
  1. In the same pan, add a bit more oil and toss in the mushrooms and zucchini. Stir-fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes until tender yet crisp.
Combining
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir gently for about 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats everything.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to swap chicken for tofu or include a medley of your favorite vegetables for a unique twist.

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