You can make flavorful teriyaki chicken like Panda Express with this copycat recipe.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword Panda Express Recipes
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Marinate 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour5 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 304kcal
Author Stephanie Manley
Ingredients
Chicken
1/2cupsoy sauce
1/4cupwater
1tablespoonsugar
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonwhite pepper
1poundboneless skinless chicken thighs
1tablespooncanola oil
Teriyaki Sauce
1/4cupwater
1/4cupsugar
1/4cupsoy sauce
2 1/2tablespoonssesame oil
1tablespoonlemon juice
1tablespooncornstarch
2teaspoonsbrown sugar
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonginger powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
Instructions
To make the chicken, combine the soy sauce, water, sugar, garlic powder, and white pepper in a shallow dish. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Cover the dish and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Do not use a grill pan. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken thighs to the pan in a single layer. Cook the chicken in batches; do not overcrowd the pan. Place a second pan over the chicken thighs, pressing down and flattening the meat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the chicken, replace the weight, and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. A thermometer should measure 170°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the teriyaki sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Whisk to remove any clumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.