Description
This Honey Sesame Chicken recipe captures the beloved flavors of Panda Express at home. With crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce, it’s the perfect blend of comfort and indulgence in one dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup flour
- Oil for frying
- Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces in the mixture of eggs, cornstarch, and flour.
- Fry chicken until golden and set aside.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a pan and bring to a simmer.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a healthier version, bake the chicken at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Customize the sauce by adjusting sweetness or adding heat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg