Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
Description
This Air Fryer Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken recipe delivers crispy, tender chicken bites coated in a sweet and sticky honey sesame sauce. It’s a healthier, easy-to-make version of the restaurant favorite, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts,
- 1/2 cup cornstarch,
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour,
- 1 large egg,
- 1/2 teaspoon salt,
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper,
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder,
Honey Sesame Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar,
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil,
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch slurry, +1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Whisk egg with salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. In another bowl, combine cornstarch and flour.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then dredge in flour and cornstarch mix until fully coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Lightly spray basket with oil. Arrange chicken in a single layer, spray tops with oil. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry. Heat over medium, stirring until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a bowl, pour sauce over, and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice or veggies.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 41gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 1319mgPotassium: 717mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg