How to Make Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index while sugar syrup is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor at a lower cost.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while chicken thighs are more economical.

Marinate chicken in reduced sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, and cornstarch.

Prepare the honey sesame sauce by mixing honey, reduced sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, oyster sauce, Shoaxing wine, sambal oelek, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and water.

Prepare the batter by mixing flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, white pepper, egg, olive oil, and water until smooth.

Heat high smoke point oil in a deep fryer or large pot for deep frying.

Coat marinated chicken pieces in the batter and deep fry until golden brown and crispy.

Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.

In a large skillet, heat leftover oil from deep frying and sauté garlic until fragrant.

Add yellow bell pepper and green string beans; stir-fry until tender-crisp.

Return fried chicken to the skillet and pour the honey sesame sauce over it; stir to coat.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with green onion before serving.

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