How to Make Healthier Pan-Fried Honey-Sesame Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats a crispy, flavorful piece of pan-fried chicken. But traditional fried chicken can be loaded with unhealthy fats and calories. That's why we've developed a healthier alternative: Pan-Fried Honey-Sesame Chicken. This recipe delivers all the crunch and flavor of the classic dish, but with a fraction of the fat and calories.

One of the keys to making this dish healthier is using skinless, boneless chicken breast. This lean cut of meat is high i...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    316 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 880mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 304mg