Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
- 1
Pat dry the chicken thighs with kitchen towels and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high and add the oil. Add the chicken once it's hot and cook until browned on both sides.
- 3
Combine the sugar, soy sauce, water, garlic powder, ground ginger, and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix until well dissolved.
- 4
Once the chicken is golden on both sides, add the sauce and mix well. Cook for a few minutes, or until it thickens. Let it sit for a few minutes and slice.
- 5
Serve the chicken with white rice, scallions, and sesame seeds.
Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving that irresistible savory sweetness of Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken right in your own kitchen? This simple copycat recipe brings your favorite takeout flavors home, allowing you to enjoy a satisfying meal without leaving the house.This recipe shines by perfectly balancing the classic sweet and savory notes you love from the restaurant's famous teriyaki chicken. Using readily available pantry staples like soy sauce, brown sugar, and aromatic spices such as garlic powder and ground ginger, it effortlessly recreates that beloved taste.Prepare for tender, juicy boneless, skinless chicken thighs coated in a rich, glossy teriyaki sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of salty soy sauce, deep brown sugar sweetness, and subtle hints of garlic and ginger. It's an incredibly satisfying dish, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner that truly delivers on its promise of recreating a familiar favorite.While this recipe is perfect as written, you can adjust the balance of brown sugar for extra sweetness or soy sauce for increased savory depth to suit your preference.The specified chicken thighs provide excellent juiciness and flavor, contributing to the dish's overall appeal.This homemade teriyaki chicken is an ideal centerpiece for a delicious and easy family dinner. It truly shines when served alongside a generous bowl of fluffy white rice, making for a complete and utterly satisfying meal.