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Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

Satisfy your Panda Express cravings with this easy, homemade Honey Sesame Chicken recipe. Tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 884 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, egg, 1 cup water, and 2 tablespoons of oil.
  2. Add the chicken to the batter and stir.
  3. In a large skillet, heat your oil over medium high heat.
  4. Add the chicken in batches and fry for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Remove the chicken and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat this until all the chicken is cooked.
  6. If you prefer, you can cook the chicken in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes until browned.
  7. 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.
  8. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  9. In the skillet, add the red pepper flakes, garlic, water, sugar, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar.
  10. 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.
  11. Combine one tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water and whisk into the bubbling sauce.
  12. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  13. Toss the fried chicken pieces and veggies into the sauce.
  14. Garnish with sesame seeds.
  15. 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

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

% 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.