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Express Honey Sesame Chicken

Delicious Express Honey Sesame Chicken Made Healthier at Home

A healthier take on Express Honey Sesame Chicken, combining crispy chicken strips and sautéed vegetables in a delightful sweet-and-sour sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Coating
  • 1 pound Chicken Fillets Boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 large Egg Or aquafaba for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Substitutes: potato or tapioca starch
For Frying
  • 1 cup Olive Oil Neutral oil can be used
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper Alternatives: red or green bell peppers
  • 1 cup Green Beans Snap peas can be used as a substitute
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Or maple syrup if avoiding honey
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce Ensure it's gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed preferred

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • Bowls
  • Whisk
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Chicken: Beat an egg and season it. In another bowl, mix gluten-free flour, baking soda, and cornstarch.
  2. Coat Chicken: Dip chicken strips into the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture, ensuring even coverage.
  3. Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F and fry chicken strips for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: In a separate pan, sauté sliced bell peppers and green beans in olive oil for 5 minutes.
  5. Make Sauce: Combine honey, hot sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Heat and whisk until thickened.
  6. Combine: Toss fried chicken strips and sautéed vegetables in the sauce, coating evenly.
  7. Serve: Transfer to a platter and drizzle with remaining sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best crispiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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