5 from 27 votes
Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Copycat
This Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Copycat features crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a glossy honey sesame sauce alongside sautéed string beans and bell peppers. The combination offers tender chicken with a sweet-savory glaze and crisp-tender vegetables accented by sesame oil and seeds. It is served traditionally with rice for a complete meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
668 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese, American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 668
% 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.