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Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Breast (Copycat)
With my Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Breast copycat recipe, you will always be able to enjoy this sweet crispy chicken entree.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 291 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breast , boneless skinless, cut into 1" chunks
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- vegetable oil , for frying
Honey Sesame Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
To Finish:
- 1 pound string beans , trimmed
- 1 yellow bell pepper , sliced thinly
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add the egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil into a medium bowl and whisk together well.
- In a second bowl, add 1/2 cup corn starch and 1/4 cup flour and mix.
- In a large dutch oven or a wok, heat oil to 375 degrees (about 2 inches of oil).
- Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp then remove with a slotted spatula, draining the oil well.
- To make the sauce combine the sweet chili sauce, honey, water, white vinegar, lemon juice, salt, soy sauce and cornstarch in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil and cook until it thickens (don't make the sauce in your chicken pan).
- When you are done with the chicken, drain most of the oil from the pan (leave about 2 tablespoons).
- Stir fry the string beans and bell pepper strips for 30 seconds, then add in the cooked chicken, sesame oil and the honey sesame sauce and toss quickly to combine.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
515mg
(21%)
Potassium
519mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
629IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 629IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.