Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken
Bring the savory and sweet delight of Panda Express to your kitchen with our Honey Sesame Chicken recipe! Master the art of creating this iconic dish, balancing flavors that dance on your taste buds.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 8 oz French petite green beans, trimmed and diced into 2-inch sections
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Avocado oil for frying
For the Marinade:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Honey Sesame Sauce:
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and set aside.
Prepare the Vegetables:
- Dice the yellow bell pepper into 1-inch cubes.
- Trim and dice the French petite green beans into 2-inch sections.
Make the Honey Sesame Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, honey, white vinegar, coconut aminos, tapioca starch, and sesame seeds.
Fry the Chicken:
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Coat marinated chicken pieces in cornstarch and fry until golden and crispy (3-4 minutes per batch).
Combine Chicken, Vegetables, and Sauce:
- Once the chicken is cooked, toss it in the prepared honey sesame sauce.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry the bell peppers and green beans until slightly tender.
- Combine the vegetables with the sauced chicken.
Serve:
- Garnish with additional sesame seeds.
- Serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- For a variation, try using pork or beef strips, crispy tofu, or ground meat instead of chicken.
- Add red finger chilies for a spicy kick or toss in toasted peanuts, almonds, or cashews for extra crunch.
- For a healthier option, stir-fry the meat instead of frying.