Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
The Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe is sweet, crispy and very comforting. It tastes like takeout but feels fresh at home.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken breast – 1 pound cut into bite pieces
- Cornstarch – ½ cup
- All-purpose flour – ¼ cup
- Eggs – 2 beaten
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon
- Oil for frying – 2 cups
For the sauce
- Honey – ⅓ cup
- Soy sauce – ¼ cup
- Ketchup – 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar – 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil – 1 teaspoon
- Garlic – 1 teaspoon minced
For garnish
- Sesame seeds – 1 tablespoon
- Green onions – 2 tablespoons chopped
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
- Cut chicken into even pieces. Season with salt and black pepper evenly.
Make the coating
- Mix cornstarch and flour in a bowl. Dip chicken into eggs, then dry mix.
Heat the oil
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Oil should reach about 350°F.
Fry the chicken
- Fry chicken in batches. Cook until golden and crispy on all sides.
Drain the chicken
- Remove chicken using a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels.
Prepare the sauce
- Mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sesame oil and garlic in a bowl.
Cook the sauce
- Pour sauce into a clean pan. Cook on medium heat until slightly thick.
Combine chicken and sauce
- Add crispy chicken to the sauce. Toss gently until fully coated.
Garnish and serve
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top. Serve hot and fresh.
Notes
- Cut chicken evenly for even cooking.
- Do not crowd the pan while frying.
- Keep oil hot for crispy texture.
- Taste sauce before adding chicken.
- Toss gently to keep coating crisp.