Make our Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken Recipe at home tonight. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Black Pepper Chicken will taste just like Panda Express.

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Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken

A Panda Express Copycat Recipe

Black Pepper Chicken

Black pepper chicken is a traditional dish from the Hunan Province in South Central China. It is prepared with diced chicken, chopped celery, sliced onions and fresh ground pepper tossed in a mild ginger soy sauce.

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Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Make our Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken Recipe at home tonight. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Black Pepper Chicken will taste just like Panda Express.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Active Time20 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Chinese Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant-Style Recipe, Panda Express

Yield: 2 People

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Oyster Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Rice Wine
• 6 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 pound boneless Chicken Thighs
• 1 White Onion sliced in large chunks
• 2 stalks Celery sliced
• Oil for frying

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, add oyster sauce, soy sauce, black and white peppers and rice wine. Mix well. Set aside.
• Place cornstarch in another medium bowl. Set aside.
• Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Place chicken in corn starch. Toss until fully coated. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a wok or skillet.
• Deep fry chicken in hot oil in batches until golden brown.
• Remove from oil and place on paper towel-covered plate to drain.
• Pour out used oil and wipe out wok or skillet.
• Add about 1 tablespoon of oil. Heat until hot and shimmering.
• Add onions and celery. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
• When onions are starting to get soft and fragrant, add sauce mixture. Heat until bubbling.
• Add chicken, stirring to fully coat with the sauce.
• Serve hot with rice or noodles.

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