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Honey Sesame Chicken

Sweet & Savory Honey Sesame Chicken You Can Make at Home

Enjoy a delightful homemade Honey Sesame Chicken that's healthier than takeout, featuring a sweet and spicy flavor balance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Fillets Use boneless, skinless
  • 1 Egg Binds the flour coating
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Coating
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds richness
  • ⅔ cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
For Frying
For the Veggies
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 2 cups Yellow Bell Peppers Sliced
  • 1 ⅔ cups Green Beans Trimmed
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Honey Star ingredient
  • ⅓ cup Hot Sauce Adjust to heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • ½ cup Filtered Water
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening
For Garnish

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Separate Bowl
  • Skillet or Wok
  • Saucepan
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Egg Mixture by beating the egg, then mixing in salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients by combining gluten-free flour, cornstarch, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
  3. Coat the Chicken by cutting fillets into strips and dipping them in the egg mixture followed by the flour mixture.
  4. Fry the Chicken Strips in vegetable oil heated to 350°F for 6-7 minutes until golden.
  5. Drain the Fried Chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  6. Sauté the Vegetables by stirring yellow bell peppers and green beans in olive oil for about 5 minutes.
  7. Prepare the Sauce by mixing honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, water, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
  8. Combine Chicken and Vegetables by folding in the chicken and veggies into the sauce and warming for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Serve and Garnish the dish with sesame seeds and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For leftovers, reheat in the oven for best texture.

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