Panda Express Mandarin Chicken Copycat Food

PANDA EXPRESS TERIYAKI CHICKEN (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• In a bowl, add the canola oil to chicken thighs while waiting for grill pan to heat up on high.
• Add the chicken to grill pan and grill on high for 3-5 minutes on each side.
• While the chicken is cooking, Add the sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, ground ginger, 1/3 cup water and bring to a boil on high heat.
• Lower temperature to medium-low and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the water/cornstarch mixture then cook over low heat until just thickened.
• Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve with brown rice and grilled pineapple.

ORIGINAL ORANGE CHICKEN BY PANDA EXPRESS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• On a cutting board, cut chicken into 1x1-inch (2x2-cm) cubes and set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and flour. Whisk to combine.
• Add the egg, water, and oil until it reaches the consistency of pancake batter.
• Add the chicken to the batter and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a wok or heavy bottom pan to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Gently add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden brown.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Set a heavy bottomed pot over medium- high heat and add the oil.
• Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Add the sugar and brown sugar, and stir to combine.
• Add in the orange juice and allow the sugars to begin to dissolve in the liquid, stirring occasionally.
• Add in the vinegar and soy sauce, and stir to combine.
• Add the cornstarch and water together and whisk to combine. Add to the pan and stir.
• Continue to cook the sauce until maple syrup consistency is achieved.
• Add in the fried chicken and stir until completely coated in the sauce.
• Top with sesame oil.
• Enjoy!

PANDA EXPRESS MANDARIN CHICKEN COPYCAT

Steps:

• 1. Combine sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Combine water with arrowroot in a small bowl and stir until arrowroot is dissolved. Add to saucepan and turn heat to high. Stir often while bringing mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes or until sauce is thick.
• 2. Preheat your grill on high for the chicken.
• 3. When the grill is hot, rub each chicken piece with oil and cook the chicken for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until completely cooked. Chicken should have browned in spots.
• 4. When chicken is done, chop it into bite-size pieces. Pour the chicken pieces into a large frying pan over medium heat. Heat until chicken sizzles then reduce heat and cover chicken until ready to serve. Spoon chicken into a medium bowl, then pour all the sauce over the chicken and stir until well coated.

PANDA EXPRESS TERIYAKI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put the chicken thighs in a bowl and add the canola oil. Let them stay until the grill pan heats up on high.
• Then, add the chicken thighs to the heated grill pan and leave them for three to five minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
• In a separate pan, add the soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder, lemon juice, water, and ground ginger. Mix well and bring to a boil on high heat while waiting for the chicken thighs to cook.
• Reduce the temperature to medium-low and cook the sauce for two to three minutes.
• Next, add the cornstarch/water mixture and cook over low heat until the sauce starts thickening.
• Place the cooked chicken on a plate and drizzle the sauce over it.
• Combine with grilled pineapple and brown rice, or your favorite sides such as steamed vegetables.

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PANDA EXPRESS TERIYAKI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk the ingredients together, then mix up the cornstarch slurry and whisk it into the marinade. Place the chicken in a gallon zip-top bag and pour the marinade inside. Massage the marinade into the chicken with your hand, close the bag, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• For the teriyaki sauce, whisk the rest of the ingredients, except the cornstarch slurry, in a small saucepan over medium high heat. When it starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium low, whisk in the thoroughly mixed cornstarch slurry, and let it simmer for 5 minutes to thicken. Remove from the heat. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
• Place the meat on a plate and pat it dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Add the oil to a grill pan set over medium high heat and heat up the pan until it's hot, roughly 2 minutes. Carefully place two chicken thighs in the grill pan and let them cook on medium high for 1 minute, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Flip over with tongs and cook the other side for 5 to 7 minutes. Chicken is cooked when it has an internal temperature of 165 F on a meat thermometer and is no longer pink inside. Repeat with the other 2 thighs.
• Place the grilled meat on a plate and tent with foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
• With a serrated knife, slice the meat across the grain in half-inch strips.
• Reheat the sauce over medium low heat, then brush the sauce on top of the chicken. Extra sauce can be used for a dipping sauce or for mixing with rice. Serve the teriyaki chicken with steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

PANDA EXPRESS MANDARIN TERIYAKI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add the chicken thighs to a bowl and coat with the canola oil.
• Place a grill pan on the stove and heat it up on high. Once heated, add the chicken thighs and leave them for 3-5 minutes on each side. Until they have lines from grilling and the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat.
• In a separate pan, over medium-high heat, add the soy sauce, both sugars, garlic, lemon juice, water, and ginger. Mix and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the temperature to medium-low and cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
• Next, mix cornstarch with water, and add the mixture to the sauce, cook over low heat until the sauce starts thickening.
• Place the cooked chicken on a plate with rice and drizzle the sauce on top.
• Serve with grilled pineapple and steamed vegetables.

PANDA EXPRESS ORANGE CHICKEN COPYCAT

Steps:

• For Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Chicken: Cut chicken pieces in 2-inch squares and place in large bowl. Stir in egg, salt, pepper and 1 TB oil and mix well. Stir cornstarch and flour together.
• Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat.
• Heat oil for deep-frying in wok or deep-fryer to 375°F Add chicken pieces, a small batch at a time, and fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• (Do not overcook chicken or chicken will be tough). Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• Clean wok and heat 15 seconds over high heat. Add 1 TB oil. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add and stir-fry crushed chiles and green onions. Add rice wine and stir 3 seconds. Add Orange Sauce and bring to boil. Add cooked chicken, stirring until well mixed. Stir water into remaining 1 TB cornstarch until smooth. Add to chicken and heat until sauce is thick. Stir in 1 ts sesame oil. Serve at once.