
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
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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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.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 2. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 10 oz (280g) boneless and skinless chicken breast (cut into cubes)Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon cornstarch; Source: 1 teaspoon cornstarchIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons oilIngredient note
Source: 5 slices ginger (peeled)Ingredient note
Source: 4 oz (400g) mushroom (cut into halves)Ingredient note
Source: 8 oz (230g) zucchini (cut into pieces)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon soy sauceIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon oyster sauceIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon sugarIngredient note
Source: 3 dashes white pepperIngredient note
Source: 1/8 teaspoon sesame oilIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons waterIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt to taste
How to make it
0 of 3 steps completeMake 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.



