Copycat Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken

Copycat Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken is made with tender chicken coated & fried crispy then covered in a simple, sweet sesame glaze! This dish offers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes that is sure to impress anyone at the dinner table.

Prep Time30

Cook Time35

Total Time1 5

Course: Chicken Dinner, dinner, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Copycat Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken

Servings: servings

Calories: 589kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

Chicken & Batter Coating

2 lbs. chicken tenderloins cut into bite size pieces
1 cup cornstarch
½ cup flour
1 egg
1 cup water
2 TBSP oil

Honey Sesame Sauce

½ tsp red pepper flakes
2 TBSP garlic minced
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
½ cup honey
3 TBSP soy sauce
2 tsp rice vinegar
1 TBSP cornstarch
1 TBSP cold water

Other Ingredients

Light oil for frying
1 cup frozen green beans
2 yellow bell peppers sliced
Sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep: Rinse the chicken tenderloins, then cut them into bite sized pieces. Also prep the bell peppers by slicing them into thin strips.
Cook chicken & veggies: In large skillet heat the frying oil over medium high heat.
In a large mixing bowl whisk 1 cup cornstarch, flour, egg, 1 cup water, and 2 tablespoons oil. Add the chicken to the batter and stir well to coat.
Add the chicken in batches and fry 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
Remove the chicken and place on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat until all the chicken is cooked.
In another large skillet add the bell peppers and green beans and cook over medium high heat until the bell peppers just start to soften. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Honey Sesame Sauce: Add the red pepper flakes, garlic, water, sugar, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar to a large skillet. Whisk over medium high heat until it comes to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium & continue to cook and whisk for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
In a small bowl combine the 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water and whisk into the bubbling sauce. Cook 5 minutes until the sauce until thickened.
Assemble: Toss the fried chicken pieces and cooked veggies into the sauce, then garnish with sesame seeds. Stir to coat the chicken and veggies well. Serve the chicken & vegetables over rice or noodles, garnish with scallions if you like, and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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