Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients

• 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1½ tablespoon neurtal oil (divided)
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoon water + 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Pat dry the chicken thighs with a kitchen towel and season them with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of oil. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until they are cooked through. Transfer them to a plate and set aside.

3. 3

   To the same skillet, add the remaining oil followed by grated ginger and garlic. Sauté for a minute and add in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Bring it to a rolling boil and add the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water). The mixture will start to thicken.

4. 4

   Transfer the chicken back to the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes on low heat. Garnish the Teriyaki chicken with green onions and sesame seeds.

5. 5

   Serve the chicken over the rice with greens on the side.