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panda express honey sesame chicken 4

Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe (Copycat)

If you're a fan of the blend of sweet and savory flavors, Panda Express honey sesame chicken might be one of your go-to orders.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

Panda Express honey sesame sauce:

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients and cut the chicken breast into bite-size cubes. Wash and trim the green beans. Slice the yellow bell peppers into thin strips.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and black pepper to create the flour mixture. Add chicken pieces into the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
  • In a large skillet or a wok, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, using paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • In a separate pan, stir fry the yellow pepper and green bean pieces until they are slightly tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. (For a slightly softer texture, you can blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. If blanched, they will cook a bit faster. This step is optional)
  • In a mixing bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, honey, water, white vinegar, lemon juice, light soy sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Mix until there is you don't see any clumps.
  • Heat the sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  • Toss the cooked chicken pieces in the honey sesame sauce on medium heat, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Fold in the stir-fried yellow pepper and green bean.
  • Sprinkle roasted sesame seeds over the finished dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.3g | Protein: 24.8g | Fat: 6.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 21g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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