Sesame Pecan Chicken Tenders With Apricot Dipping Sauce

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 egg whites
• 1/3 cup sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves

Recipe

• 1 for the sauce, combine the hoisin sauce, mustard and preserves in a small bowl.
• 2 beat the egg whites in a small bowl until frothy and set aside.
• 3 combine the sesame seeds and pecans in a small bowl and set aside.
• 4 dip the chicken strips in to the egg whites and then the nut mixture.
• 5 fry chicken pieces in hot oil for about 3-4 muntues or until golden brown.
• 6 drain on paper towels.
• 7 serve chicken with dipping sauce.