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Chinese Mushroom Chicken

Chinese Mushroom Chicken is made with and skinless chicken breast, mushroom, and cornstarch.

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min
Original yield
Serves 2
Ingredients
13 listed

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Estimating…
ChickenMain coursePrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Main course
Primary protein
Chicken
Preparation & total time
Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Allow for marinating

Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.

2. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

3. Prepare the sauce mixture

Mix the sauce at its preparation step so it is ready when needed.

Get to know the ingredients

boneless and skinless chicken breast (cut into cubes)

In the method: Marinate the chicken with the cornstarch and set aside for 10 minutes.

cornstarch

In the method: Marinate the chicken with the cornstarch and set aside for 10 minutes.

ginger (peeled)

In the method: Add the ginger and stir-fry until aromatic.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 2. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 10 oz (280g) boneless and skinless chicken breast (cut into cubes)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 teaspoon cornstarch; Source: 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tablespoons oil
  • Ingredient noteSource: 5 slices ginger (peeled)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 4 oz (400g) mushroom (cut into halves)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 8 oz (230g) zucchini (cut into pieces)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Ingredient noteSource: 3 dashes white pepper
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tablespoons water
  • Ingredient noteSource seasoning: salt to taste

How to make it

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Make room for Chinese Mushroom Chicken

Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Dish out and serve immediately.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Marinate the chicken with the cornstarch and set aside for 10 minutes.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Cook for 1 minute or until the chicken is cooked through.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 2. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: rasamalaysia.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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