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Honey sesame chicken on rice, served with broccoli.

Honey Sesame Chicken

Erin Indahl-Fink
If you love Panda Express honey sesame chicken, then you need to make this honey sesame chicken recipe. Made with crispy chicken and an sweet, tangy sauce, this honey sesame chicken is better than take-out!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner/Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet This 12" large non-stick skillet is an amazing kitchen tool.
  • Sheet Pan These USA Stainless Steel Sheet Pans are fantastic for everything from one-pan meals to baking cookies!
  • Wire Rack for Sheet Pan A perfect fit inside a sheet pan, this wire rack is perfect for letting meats and vegetables stay crisp after cooking.

Ingredients
  

For Crispy Chicken:

For Honey Sauce:

For Garnish:

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • To a dry skillet, add the sesame
    seeds. Heat over medium heat, and stir until slightly fragrant, about 2-3
    minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to bowl. Set the seeds aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour and corn starch. Stir together with fork and set aside.
  • Working in small batches, dredge the chicken pieces first in the egg wash, then into the flour mixture, shaking of any excess coating. Place the coated chicken pieces on a pan. Repeat the process until all chicken is coated.
  • To a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees. Place 10-12 pieces of coated chicken into the hot oil. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown. Using a metal slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the oil and place on a sheet pan with a rack to drain off any excess oil and to keep the chicken crisp. Repeat until all the chicken is cooked.
  • While chicken is cooking, add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add in the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden and aromatic. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the ketchup, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili sauce and corn starch. Heat over low until sauce comes to a low simmer.
  • To the simmering sauce, add in the cooked chicken, and stir together to coat well. Garnish with the toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve over rice, if desired.

Notes

This recipe is best when cooked the same day. The chicken will be the most crispy when serving right after coating in the sauce.
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftovers
will keep for up to three days refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 41gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 1178mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g
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