Secret Panda Express Recipe: Honey Sesame Chicken Revealed

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.

Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, mix eggs, flour, and cornstarch to create a breading mixture.

Coat the chicken pieces in the breading mixture.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the coated chicken until crispy and golden brown.

Remove the chicken and drain excess oil.

In the same pan, sauté garlic, yellow bell pepper, and green beans until tender.

Add honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, white vinegar, red chili flakes, white sugar, salt, and white pepper to the pan and mix well.

Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.

Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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