Living In A Car | Black Pepper Chicken | Panda Express Copycat

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

Slice 1 lb chicken breast into thin strips.

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp ginger, and 1 tbsp garlic; marinate chicken in this mixture for 15 minutes.

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add sliced onion, bell pepper, and 1 sliced carrot.

Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.

Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sugar; stir to combine.

Sprinkle 1 tbsp cornstarch over the mixture and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the dish and mix well.

Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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