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Sue Bee® Honey Sesame Chicken

Got a craving for some delicious Chinese food but tight on a budget? Skip the takeout boxes and treat your family to a batch of our homemade Sue Bee® Honey Sesame Chicken! Featuring 1/3 cup of honey, it’ll be even better than what you’d get at a restaurant.

 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Sue Bee® honey
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ginger, minced or grated
  • 3 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 3/4 cup white or brown rice

Directions

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl whisk together Sue Bee® honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sesame seeds. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together egg whites and cornstarch until combined.
  • In a large nonstick pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add chicken to the egg white mixture and coat the pieces thoroughly.
  • Cook the chicken in the nonstick pan, turning the pieces occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through in the centers. Transfer to a platter.
  • Add the sauce to the pan and bring to a simmer.
  • Add cooked chicken and toss gently to coat with the sauce. Turn off heat.
  • Cook rice according to the directions on the package and serve Sue Bee® honey Sesame Chicken on top. Garnish with scallions.
Sue Bee Pro Recipe Tip: For every 1 cup of sugar, substitute 1/2 to 2/3 cup honey.
Sue Bee® Pro Recipe Tip: For every 1 cup of sugar, substitute 1/2 to 2/3 cup honey.

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