How to Make Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics the sweetness and acidity of mirin.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake without sacrificing flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option while canola is budget-friendly.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often more affordable.

Marinate chicken thighs in sesame oil, Shoaxing wine, reduced sodium soy sauce, cornstarch, water, and kosher salt.

Preheat grill over medium-high heat.

Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade for later.

Grill chicken for several minutes on each side until cooked through and caramelized.

In a small saucepan, bring reserved marinade to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat and simmer until thickened slightly.

Brush thickened sauce over cooked chicken before serving.

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