PANDA EXPRESS BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN COPYCAT RECIPE

Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken Copycat Recipe - a delicious Chinese inspired dish based off Panda Express' popular black pepper chicken! Tastes just like it is from Panda Express but a million times better with tons of garlic and black pepper chicken flavor for dinner the whole family will love - faster than it takes to pick up takeout!

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CHICKEN:

6 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow onion, sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
2 tbsp corn starch
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp black pepper
1/2 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp ginger powder
2 tbsp peanut oil
2 cups cooked rice

FOR THE SAUCE:

1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ginger powder

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE SAUCE:

In a large bowl, mix together and set aside.

FOR THE CHICKEN:

Pat chicken dry and cut into 1" cubes.
Place chicken in bowl, and toss well in cornstarch, pepper, and salt.
Heat peanut oil over medium heat in a large skillet on medium high until shimmery.
Add chicken to oil in small batches so it can cook quickly - don't overcrowd pan.
Remove chicken from pan, place on a plate and repeat the sauteing process with the rest of the chicken in batches until done.

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