How to Make Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken At Home for $3

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.

Chop 1 yellow bell pepper into about 1 inch pieces.

Prep 1/2 lb of string beans or green beans, trimmed to 2-inch long pieces.

Mix 1/4 cup of sweet chili sauce, 2 and 1/2 tbsps of honey, 1 tbsp of ketchup, 1 tbsp of rice vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tbsp of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch in a bowl and whisk until smooth.

Slice 1 and 1/4 lb of chicken tenderloins into 2 to 3 inch long strips or cube them.

Add 1 egg white to the chicken and mix.

Prep a bowl of cornstarch and toss all the chicken in it until each piece is fully coated.

Let the coated chicken rest on a pan for 2 minutes.

Preheat an air fryer to 400°F.

Load the chicken into the air fryer and spray generously with oil.

Cook the chicken for 12 minutes in the air fryer.

Shake the basket, spray generously with more oil, and fry for another 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove the crispy chicken and repeat the process for the remaining chicken.

Heat a wok on high heat and add some oil.

Add the chopped bell pepper and string beans to the wok and toss for about 90 seconds.

Add the crispy chicken and sauce to the wok and toss everything to coat the chicken and veggies with the sauce.

Turn off the heat and toss for another 30 seconds.

Add sesame seeds to the dish.

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