Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
The Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe is a very simple recipe, but it’s also one of my favorites. The Honey Sesame Chicken is a must-try dish that incorporates the dish’s own unique taste and flavors. It is a great dish for the summer or winter.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast (boneless and skinless - cut into 1" pieces)
- 1 large large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 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
- Chipped green onions
- Serve with rice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add 1/2 cup cornstarch and flour to a second bowl, and stir well.
- Heat oil about 2 inches high in a large deep skillet or wok.
- Fried chicken in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden, then set aside on a wire rack. Dip chicken in egg mixture then dredges in flour mixture.
- Stir all the sauce ingredients together in a medium saucepan, then bring to a boil and cook until thickened. Prepare a setting.
- Only about two tablespoons of oil should remain in the pan where the chicken was cooked.
- Toss the cooked chicken, sesame oil, and the sauce with the string beans and bell pepper strips after sauteing them for 3-5 minutes.
- When ready to serve with rice, remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 670kcal
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