Light Pan-Fried Honey Sesame Chicken
Light Pan-Fried Honey Sesame Chicken features tender bites of chicken coated in a glossy sauce that balances sweet honey with salty soy and gentle heat from Sriracha and red pepper. Ginger, garlic, and toasted sesame notes round it out for a bright, takeout-style flavor. It’s ideal for a quick weeknight dinner when you want bold taste without deep frying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Light Pan-Fried Honey Sesame Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 14
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, mix together the water, chicken broth, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic, rice vinegar, Sriracha, sesame oil, ginger root, and red pepper flakes to make the sauce.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until it is opaque on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium and pour the sauce into the wok. Whisk the water and cornstarch together in a small bowl, then add it to the sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce begins to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Return the chicken to the wok, stir, and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Calories 498.57 kcal High 25%
- Protein 54.26 g Good Source 109%
- Carbohydrate 41.86 g 15%
- Total Fat 12.48 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.41 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.29 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1179.45 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 0.95 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 20.91 g --
- Added Sugars 4.85 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 60.13 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.56 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 29.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 24.5 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 11.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Light Pan Fried Honey Sesame Chicken is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 498.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Light Pan-Fried Honey Sesame Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Honey. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Light Pan-Fried Honey Sesame Chicken?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 498.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Light Pan-Fried Honey Sesame Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Light Pan-Fried Honey Sesame Chicken healthy?
- Light Pan-Fried Honey Sesame Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 498.57 calories and 54.26 g of protein, or 109% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1179.45 mg (51% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.41 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.85 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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