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Copycat Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken with celery and onion

Copycat Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken

A copycat of Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken - tender chicken stir-fried with celery and onion in a peppery, savory black pepper sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stir-Fry
  • 1 pound chicken thighs diced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 stalks celery cut in chunks
  • 1 onion cut in chunks
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Wok or skillet

Method
 

  1. Toss the chicken with the cornstarch. Whisk the sauce ingredients together.
  2. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat and stir-fry the chicken until browned, then remove.
  3. Add the celery and onion and stir-fry 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Return the chicken, pour in the sauce, and toss 1-2 minutes until glossy.
  5. Serve hot over rice.

Notes

Freshly cracked black pepper is essential for the bold flavor. Cut the celery and onion into large pieces like the restaurant does.