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Honey Sesame Chicken
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Honey Sesame Chicken

Fried chicken and veggies are tossed with a sweet honey sesame sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 325 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breast cut into strips, fillets
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • ⅔ cup green beans cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour 83 grams
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup water 118 milliliters
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Fill a cast iron skillet with 1 to 1½ inches of oil and heat to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
  2. While the oil heats, cut chicken breasts into strips and pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. In a shallow bowl, beat an egg and add salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and cornstarch.
  5. Dip chicken strips into the egg mixture, then roll in the flour mixture until coated.
  6. Fry the chicken strips in hot oil for 6-7 minutes or until golden or light brown. Cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C. Drain on paper towels.
  7. In a separate pan, fry the strips of pepper and green beans in olive oil for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  8. In a saucepan, mix the ingredients for the sauce. Bring to a boil while stirring with a spatula or a whisk until smooth and thick.
  9. Toss the chicken with the vegetables and the sauce and heat everything together for 2-3 minutes.
  10. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Dry your chicken with paper towels before coating it in the dredge mixtures, and it will adhere better, and the chicken will fry crispier. 
  • You don’t need a fancy fryer or wok to cook this recipe. 2” of hot oil in a cast iron skillet or pan will cook the chicken perfectly. 
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying. Cook the chicken in batches and ensure the oil temperature stays around 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.  
  • Use high-quality honey as it’s a central component of the dish. 
  • Allow the sauce to thicken appropriately before adding the chicken and vegetables. This will help prevent the chicken from becoming soggy.
  • There are 9 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
  • Dry your chicken with paper towels before coating it in the dredge mixtures, and it will adhere better, and the chicken will fry crispier. 
  • You don’t need a fancy fryer or wok to cook this recipe. 2” of hot oil in a cast iron skillet or pan will cook the chicken perfectly. 
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying. Cook the chicken in batches and ensure the oil temperature stays around 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.  
  • Use high-quality honey as it’s a central component of the dish. 
  • Allow the sauce to thicken appropriately before adding the chicken and vegetables. This will help prevent the chicken from becoming soggy.
  • Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days.
  • There are 9 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition Information

Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 835mg (35%) Potassium 335mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 237IU (5%) Vitamin C 59mg (66%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325

% Daily Value*

Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 835mg 35%
Potassium 335mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 237IU 5%
Vitamin C 59mg 66%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.