Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients and set aside.

Step 2

Pat chicken dry and cut into 1" cubes.

Step 3

Place chicken in bowl, and toss well in cornstarch, pepper, and salt.

Step 4

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the peanut oil and heat until shimmery.

Step 5

Add chicken in small batches, don't overcrowd pan and cook until browned well, 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 6

Remove chicken from the pan, place on a plate, repeat with the rest of the chicken working in small batches.

Step 7

When done with the chicken, to the same skillet add the vegetables, garlic powder and ginger powder, saute for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add back the chicken and saute 3-5 more minutes.

Step 8

Give the sauce a stir and add it to the pan, bring the mixture to boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Step 9

Serve over a large bowl of rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds!