Description
Panda Express Chicken Teriyaki (Authentic Copycat Recipe) brings the delicious flavors of your favorite takeout straight to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. This easy, homemade recipe features succulent chicken thighs coated in a rich, savory teriyaki sauce made with only four simple ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable—add your favorite veggies or serve it over rice for a complete meal. Enjoy the bold flavors and delightful aromas of this beloved Asian-inspired dish without the hassle of ordering out!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine soy sauce, water, garlic, brown sugar, and Shaoxing wine in a bowl to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Marinate chicken in a portion of the sauce for at least 10 minutes.
- Simmer the remaining sauce in a saucepan for about five minutes, then thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Sear chicken in a hot skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Brush with teriyaki sauce while cooking until fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 165g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg