Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Make the batter for frying: Mix cornstarch, flour, white pepper, salt, an egg, and enough water to make a thin pancake-like batter.
  2. 2Cut chicken into thin pieces and coat them in the batter.
  3. 3Make the sauce: Add sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, ketchup, and a cornstarch slurry. Whisk together.
  4. 4Fry the chicken in batches for 4 minutes, remove and let cool. Then, fry again for 4 more minutes until crispy and golden brown.
  5. 5Stir-fry bell pepper and green beans in oil.
  6. 6Pour the sauce into the wok and let it thicken.
  7. 7Add the chicken and toss it in the sauce.
  8. 8Serve over white rice or noodles and top with sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 1 egg
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.33 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 0 sesame seeds

Equipment

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