Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Copycat - Sweet and Savory Meals

IPanda Express Honey Sesame Chicken is made from scratch featuring breaded crispy chicken and vibrant vegetables, all tossed in a fantastic honey sesame sauce.

Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Copycat

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 mins

ngredients
1 pound chicken breast (boneless and skinless - cut into 1" pieces)
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Vegetable oil for frying
Honey Sesame Sauce:

1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/8 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons soy sauce (low sodium)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Veggies:

1 pound string beans (washed and ends trimmed)
1 yellow bell pepper (seeded and thinly sliced)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Garnish & Serve:

Chipped green onions
Serve with rice
US Customary
Metric
Instructions
Add the egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil into a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
In a second bowl, add 1/2 cup cornstarch and flour, and stir to combine.
In a large deep skillet or a wok, add oil about 2 inches high and heat it to 375 degrees.
Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture and fry the chicken in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden, set aside on a wire rack.
To make the sauce combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan, stir and bring to a boil, cook until it thickens. Set aside.
Drain most of the oil from the pan where you cooked the chicken, leaving only about two tablespoons.
Add the string beans and bell pepper strips, and saute for 3-5 minutes, then add in the cooked chicken, sesame oil and the sauce, toss to combine.
Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving with rice.