Description

Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken is a perfect balance of crispy chicken, sweet honey glaze, and a hint of sesame flavor. This homemade version captures the restaurant-quality taste with tender white meat chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and crunchy green beans, all coated in a sticky honey sesame sauce. It’s a quick and easy dish that brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup (65g) cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Sauce:
- ⅓ cup (80ml) honey
- ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

Prepare & Fry the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dip chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4–5 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel.
Make the Honey Sesame Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Once simmering, add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
- Add green beans and bell peppers, sautéing for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
Combine Everything:
- Toss the crispy chicken with the sautéed vegetables.
- Pour the honey sesame sauce over everything and mix well.
Garnish & Serve:
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
Use air-fryer for a lighter version (cook at 400°F/200°C for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway).

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-American

Keywords: Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken, Honey Chicken, Sesame Chicken, Crispy Chicken Stir-Fry