Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken (Copycat)

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 1 pound Chicken breast $6.80
• 2 stalks Celery $0.60
• 1/2 White onion $0.30
• 1/4 cup Low sodium soy sauce $0.23
• 1/4 teaspoon Ginger powder $0.00
• 1 tablespoon Chili vinegar* $0.01
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Coarse ground black pepper $0.63
• 2 tablespoons Corn starch $0.16
• 4 tablespoons Canola oil $0.21

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Cut the chicken into one inch bites, and marinade with 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of the chili vinegar, cornstarch and the ground ginger for 30 minutes.
2. Using two tablespoons of canola oil, heat a wok on high.
3. When oil is hot and ripples as you move the pan, add the chicken.
4. Cook on high heat until browned.
5. Remove from the pan and add in the celery and onions with the remaining two tablespoons of canola oil.
6. Cook the veggies on high for 30-45 seconds.
7. You aren't looking to soften them, just to slightly cook them.
8. Add in the remaining two tablespoons of soy sauce, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of chili vinegar, the cooked chicken and the black pepper.
9. Cook for 15 seconds to combine everything and and serve immediately.

Per serving