Description
A bold and savory copycat version of Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken. Featuring tender velveted chicken and a pungent black pepper glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (for coating)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Toss cubed chicken with cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and a pinch of pepper until coated.
- Whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onions and bell peppers for 3 minutes until slightly charred.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the pan and pour the sauce over the mixture.
- Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American