Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Copycat
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
668 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Copycat
Description
The chicken breast pieces are first whisked in an egg mixture with seasoning and oil, then dredged in a cornstarch-flour blend before frying at high heat until golden and crisp. A honey sesame sauce made from sweet chili sauce, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, water, and cornstarch is cooked until thickened separately.
After frying, the pan oil is mostly drained before quickly sautéing string beans and bell peppers to a tender-crisp state. The fried chicken pieces are returned to the pan with the sesame sauce and sesame oil, then tossed together to evenly coat. Sesame seeds and green onion garnish finish the dish.
The final dish balances sweet and savory notes with a crunchy exterior on the chicken and crisp vegetables, making it suitable as a flavorful entrée served with hot steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless and skinless - cut into 1" pieces
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- vegetable oil for frying
Honey Sesame Sauce:
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Veggies:
- 1 pound string beans washed and ends trimmed
- 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Garnish & Serve:
- green onion chipped
- Serve with rice
Instructions
- Add the egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil into a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
- In a second bowl, add 1/2 cup cornstarch and flour, and stir to combine.
- In a large deep skillet or a wok, add oil about 2 inches high and heat it to 375 degrees.
- Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture and fry the chicken in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden, set aside on a wire rack.
- To make the sauce combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan, stir and bring to a boil, cook until it thickens. Set aside.
- Drain most of the oil from the pan where you cooked the chicken, leaving only about two tablespoons.
- Add the string beans and bell pepper strips, and saute for 3-5 minutes, then add in the cooked chicken, sesame oil and the sauce, toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving with rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 668 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 668kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 850mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 763mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 935IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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