Panda Express Mandarin Chicken

A quick stove-top marinated chicken dish with a sweet and savory sauce inspired by the popular Chinese food chain.

Source: "Even More Top Secret Recipes" book

Ingredients

• ¾ cup sugar
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• ¼ cup water
• 4 teaspoons arrowroot
• 6 pieces skinless chicken thigh fillets

Method

1. 1
   Combine sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan.
2. 2
   Combine water with arrowroot in a small bowl and stir until arrowroot is dissolved. Add to saucepan and turn heat to high.
3. 3
   Stir often while bringing mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes until sauce is thick.
4. 4
   Preheat grill on high for the chicken.
5. 5
   When grill is hot, rub each chicken piece with oil and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side until completely cooked with browned spots.
6. 6
   When chicken is done, chop it into bite-size pieces.
7. 7
   Pour chicken pieces into a large frying pan over medium heat. Heat until chicken sizzles, then reduce heat and cover until ready to serve.
8. 8
   Spoon chicken into a medium bowl, pour all sauce over chicken, and stir until well coated.
9. 9
   Serve with steamed white rice.

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