Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
884 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
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Satisfy your Panda Express cravings with this easy, homemade Honey Sesame Chicken recipe. Tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cups flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 yellow bell peppers sliced
- 1 cup frozen green beans
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- light oil for frying
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, egg, 1 cup water, and 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Add the chicken to the batter and stir.
- In a large skillet, heat your oil over medium high heat.
- Add the chicken in batches and fry for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat this until all the chicken is cooked.
- If you prefer, you can cook the chicken in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes until browned.
- In another large skillet, add the bell peppers and green beans and cook over medium-high heat until the bell peppers just start to soften.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the skillet, add the red pepper flakes, garlic, water, sugar, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Whisk over medium-high heat until it comes to a bubble. Continue to cook and whisk for 5 minutes or until the sauce reduces a little and becomes thicker.
- Combine one tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water and whisk into the bubbling sauce.
- Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the fried chicken pieces and veggies into the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds.
- Serve over rice.
Notes
- While the recipe calls for chicken tenderloins, you can easily swap in boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer. Thighs have a little more flavor and tend to stay juicier than breasts.
- To keep the chicken crispy, be sure to fry it in batches. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of fry, and you'll end up with soggy chicken.
- If you like your honey sesame chicken with a little extra kick, add more red pepper flakes to the sauce. Just keep in mind that a little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- You can change it up with your favorite veggies—broccoli, carrots, or even snow peas would be delicious.
- While the recipe calls for chicken tenderloins, you can easily swap in boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer. Thighs have a little more flavor and tend to stay juicier than breasts.
- To keep the chicken crispy, be sure to fry it in batches. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of fry, and you'll end up with soggy chicken.
- If you like your honey sesame chicken with a little extra kick, add more red pepper flakes to the sauce. Just keep in mind that a little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- You can change it up with your favorite veggies—broccoli, carrots, or even snow peas would be delicious.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
884kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
136g
(45%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
1052mg
(44%)
Potassium
1129mg
(32%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
86g
(172%)
Vitamin A
511IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
117mg
(130%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 884 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 884kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 136g | 45% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1052mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1129mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 86g | 172% |
| Vitamin A | 511IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 117mg | 130% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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