Description
This delicious Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken comes together in about 30 minutes and is all cooked in one pot for a quick and easy weeknight meal that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with soy sauce and black pepper, letting it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil.
- Sauté aromatics: Toss in the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, spreading it out in a single layer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
- Add veggies: Stir in the celery and onion, cooking until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with chicken broth until smooth, then pour this mixture into the skillet while stirring frequently.
- Thicken the sauce: Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season to taste: Add a couple pinches of salt to taste and stir gently.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice or noodles, with extra black pepper if desired.
Notes
This dish is perfect for busy nights and makes great leftovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg