Healthier Pan-Fried Honey-Sesame Chicken

Healthier Pan-Fried Honey-Sesame Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    37

Savor the delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and subtly spicy flavors in this pan-fried honey-sesame chicken. A lighter, healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried versions, this dish brings the vibrant taste of Asian cuisine to your table with ease. Serve over fluffy rice or your favorite noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    27 g
  • Cholesterol
    65 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    25 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    880 mg
  • Sugar
    21 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the water, chicken broth, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, crushed garlic, rice vinegar, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and stir-fry until they are opaque on all sides. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and transfer it to a clean plate. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the sauce mixture into the wok. In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons of water and cornstarch until smooth. Add this cornstarch slurry to the sauce in the wok, stirring constantly until the sauce begins to thicken. This usually takes around 3-5 minutes. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Return the cooked chicken to the wok with the thickened sauce. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Continue to cook until the chicken is heated through and the sauce is glossy, approximately 2 minutes. (Cook time: 2 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Serve the honey-sesame chicken hot over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added flavor and visual appeal. Enjoy! (Prep time: 2 minutes)

For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in 1 tablespoon of the sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Adjust the amount of Sriracha and red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your preference.
If you don't have fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger can be substituted, but the fresh ginger provides a brighter flavor.
To add more vegetables to the dish, consider stir-frying some broccoli florets, sliced bell peppers, or snow peas along with the chicken.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 12 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Agnes Windler

    I added some extra veggies, and it was delicious! Thanks for sharing!

  • Dayna Keebler

    The flavor is amazing. My family loved it.

  • Quinn Schuppe

    This recipe is fantastic! The sauce is perfectly balanced, and it's so much healthier than takeout.

  • Lee Schimmel

    I love how quick and easy this recipe is. It's a regular in our dinner rotation now!

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