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.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 315.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 880.1 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

HamzaBhai HamzaBhai
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.


Khawar Shahzad
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This dish is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


samuel marcellus
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Nalbert James Ricketts
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This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to new flavors. My kids loved the sweet and savory sauce.


Ola Eleniyan
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I'm not a fan of honey sesame chicken, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Kasule Cyrus
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


King Lion
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I love the fact that this recipe is healthier than traditional honey sesame chicken. It's just as delicious, but it's also lower in calories and fat.


The AC Family
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Sunvy Ara Tanu
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out tough. Maybe I cooked it for too long?


Americas Heintz
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Susan Trousdale
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I think I could fix that by reducing the amount of chili pepper.


Godwin Comedy
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I'm not a huge fan of sesame chicken, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Kishor Magar
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I could fix that by reducing the amount of honey.


Shameka Womack
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was very tasty.


Mshraf Ali
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This dish is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Mohammad Ahmad
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so tender and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


MZINGELWA HLATSHWAYO
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.


Thomas Jodie
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Anushree Paudel
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This honey sesame chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.