Healthier Pan-Fried Honey-Sesame Chicken

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This is a healthier version of honey-sesame chicken that's pan-fried instead of deep-fried--an easy, home-cooked meal that's salty, sweet, and a little bit spicy. It's a combination of flavors so deliciously right that you'll never think about Asian takeout again. Serve over rice or noodles, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onion slices.

Submitted by lutzflcat
Updated on January 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Sauce:

  • ½ cup water

  • ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • ¼ cup ketchup

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce

  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 4 boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Combine water, chicken broth, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic, rice vinegar, Sriracha, sesame oil, ginger root, and red pepper flakes for sauce in a medium bowl.

  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and stir-fry until chicken is opaque on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.

  3. Reduce heat to medium and add the sauce to the wok. Whisk together water and cornstarch in a small bowl and add to the sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken back to the wok, stir, and cook until reheated, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316 Calories
12g Fat
27g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 880mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 304mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.