⏱ 30 min total

Asian Honey Chicken

Name: Asian Honey Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅛ cup Canola oil; ½ full breast (both fillets) Chicken breast; ¼ cup All-purpose flour; ¼ cup Buttermilk; ¼ tbsp Cornstarch; ⅛ cup Honey; ½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ¼ tbsp Apple cider vinegar; ¼ tsp Sesame oil; ⅛ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes

Per 1 serving · 297 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

680

34%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
33g
19% of calories
Carbs
64g
37% of calories
Fat
33g
43% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Asian Honey Chicken (297 g) has 680 calories, with 33 g of protein, 64 g of carbohydrates and 33 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (43% of calories). It is high in protein (66% DV), Vitamin E (46% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 29% and 30% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

229cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.8g

Net carbs

63g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

38 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein66%
Vitamin E46%
Riboflavin (B2)25%
Niacin76%
Vitamin B678%
Pantothenic acid43%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Thiamine15%
Vitamin B1216%
Iron15%
Potassium12%
Magnesium12%
Zinc13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium29%
Cholesterol30%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

⅛ cup Canola oil
½ full breast (both fillets) Chicken breast
¼ cup All-purpose flour
¼ cup Buttermilk
¼ tbsp Cornstarch
⅛ cup Honey
½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce
¼ tbsp Apple cider vinegar
¼ tsp Sesame oil
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⅛ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min

1
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge chicken in flour, dip into buttermilk, then dredge in flour again, pressing to coat.
2
Cook chicken in batches, 3 or 4 at a time, until evenly golden and crispy, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
3
Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; set aside.
4
In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and stir in cornstarch mixture until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
5
Serve chicken immediately, drizzled with honey glaze.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (297 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	17 μg	2%
Vitamin C	1 mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	7 mg	46%
Vitamin K	1 μg	0%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	15%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	25%
Niacin	12 mg	76%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	78%
Folate (B9)	24 μg	6%
Vitamin B12	0.4 μg	16%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	43%
Choline	115 mg	21%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	86 mg	9%
Iron	1 mg	15%
Potassium	564 mg	12%
Magnesium	51 mg	12%
Phosphorus	354 mg	51%
Zinc	1 mg	13%
Copper	0.1 mg	13%
Manganese	0.3 mg	13%
Selenium	39 μg	71%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	1 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	5 μg	—
Fructose	17 g	—
Galactose	1 g	—
Glucose	15 g	—
Glutamic acid	6 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	1 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	22 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	6 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	16 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	1 g	—
Total omega 6	4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 680 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

129min
Walking (3.5 mph)
82min
Cycling (moderate)
57min
Running (6 mph)
96min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Asian Honey Chicken?

One serving of Asian Honey Chicken (1 serving) has 680 calories, which works out to 229 calories per 100 g. That is about 34% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Asian Honey Chicken high in protein?

It provides a solid 33 g of protein per serving (66% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Asian Honey Chicken keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 63 g of net carbs and 37% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Asian Honey Chicken?

675 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Asian Honey Chicken?

38 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (297 g)

Calories680

% Daily Value*

Total fat 33g	42%
Saturated fat 3g	15%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 89mg	30%
Sodium 675mg	29%
Total carbohydrate 64g	23%
Dietary fiber 1g	4%
Total sugars 38g
Protein 33g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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