Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry
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                        Prep Time
14 mins
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                        Cook Time
14 mins
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                        Total Time
22 mins
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                        Servings
6
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                        Calories
269 kcal
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                        Course
Main Course
 
																									Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry
															
																
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													Amazing Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry (Copycat Panda Express!) This Low Carb & Gluten Free Chinese Takeout Recipe favorite is easy to make at home, and even more delicious!
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                                Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
 - 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
 - 2 cups sliced celery, 1/3-inch cut on a bias
 - 1/2 cup low sodium gluten free soy sauce
 - 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch
 - 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
 - 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
 - 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
 - 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or coconut oil)
 - 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper (use a pepper mill)
 - 1/4-3/4 cup water
 
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and liquid smoke.
 - Chop the chicken thighs into small bite-size pieces, no more than 3/4 inch. (Panda express uses very small pieces.) Place the chicken pieces in the marinade.
 - Allow the chicken to marinate at least 10 minutes, but longer is better. Meanwhile, chop the onions and celery. Grind the pepper on the largest setting. If you use pre-ground fine pepper the taste will be too powerful.
 - Place a wok (or large skillet) over high heat. Add the oil. Once it's hot, stir fry the onions and celery for about 1 minute. It should be just starting to cook, and still firm. Quickly remove from the wok.
 - Remove the chicken from the marinade with a skimmer, reserving the marinade for later use. Place the chicken in the hot wok. Stir fry for 2 minutes, stirring.
 - Whisk the marinade and pour it in the wok. Add the black pepper. Stir as the sauce thickens. If it thickens too much, add 1/4 cup water at a time to loosen the sauce until it's the right consistency. It should be thick enough to coat the chicken, but not gummy. Stir in the onions and celery. Simmer another 1-2 minutes. Serve warm.
 
Nutrition Information
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												Serving  
												0.75cup
																																			
												Calories  
												269kcal
																									(13%)
																																			
												Carbohydrates  
												9g
																									(3%)
																																			
												Protein  
												30g
																									(60%)
																																			
												Fat  
												11g
																									(17%)
																																			
												Saturated Fat  
												2g
																									(10%)
																																			
												Cholesterol  
												143mg
																									(48%)
																																			
												Sodium  
												675mg
																									(28%)
																																			
												Potassium  
												546mg
																									(16%)
																																			
												Fiber  
												1g
																									(4%)
																																			
												Sugar  
												2g
																									(4%)
																																			
												Vitamin A  
												235IU
																									(5%)
																																			
												Vitamin C  
												2.9mg
																									(3%)
																																			
												Calcium  
												41mg
																									(4%)
																																			
												Iron  
												1.9mg
																									(11%)
																							
										
									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% | 
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% | 
| Protein | 30g | 60% | 
| Fat | 11g | 17% | 
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% | 
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% | 
| Sodium | 675mg | 28% | 
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% | 
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | 
| Sugar | 2g | 4% | 
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% | 
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 3% | 
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% | 
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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