Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

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  • Prep Time

    14 mins

  • Cook Time

    14 mins

  • Total Time

    22 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    269 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese, American

Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

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

Servings
  • 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
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Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and liquid smoke.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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. 
  6. 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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