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Easy Mushroom Chicken Recipe


  • Author: Sarah

Ingredients

Scale

Before you start cooking, gather all the necessary ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cups mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 large zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced

Chicken Marinade

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Sauce

  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce alternative (for a stronger flavor)
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create a dish that is both flavorful and easy to prepare.

Step 1: Marinate Chicken

  1. In a bowl, mix the marinade ingredients: soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
  2. Add the thinly sliced chicken to the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Let the chicken marinate for 20-30 minutes to absorb all the flavors.

Step 2: Prepare Sauce

  1. In another bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients: water, soy sauce, soy sauce alternative, vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
  2. Stir well and set the sauce aside for later use.

Step 3: Cook Chicken

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat.
  2. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer, cooking until browned on both sides.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

Step 4: Cook Veggies

  1. In the same skillet, add the quartered mushrooms and sliced zucchini.
  2. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

Step 5: Combine

  1. Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  2. Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir until the mixture thickens and everything is well-coated.

Step 6: Serve

  1. Serve the mushroom chicken hot.
  2. Enjoy your delicious meal with family and friends!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Protein: 30 g