Sesame Pecan Chicken Strips Recipes

SESAME PECAN CHICKEN TENDERS WITH APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce, combine the hoisin sauce, mustard and preserves in a small bowl.
• Beat the egg whites in a small bowl until frothy and set aside.
• Combine the sesame seeds and pecans in a small bowl and set aside.
• Dip the chicken strips in to the egg whites and then the nut mixture.
• Fry chicken pieces in hot oil for about 3-4 muntues or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve chicken with dipping sauce.

HONEY PECAN CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk and hot sauce, then toss to combine. Allow to marinate 15 to 30 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, pecans and seasoning salt. Mix well and set aside.
• Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over a medium heat until it reaches 375 degrees F.
• Place a small pan over a low heat and add the honey and butter. Allow the honey to warm and the butter to melt.
• Meanwhile, remove the chicken from the buttermilk a few pieces at a time, then add to the flour/pecan mixture, turning to coat thoroughly. Place on a plate. Continue with the remaining chicken until it is all coated.
• Cook the chicken in the skillet in batches, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Add the chicken to a platter and drizzle over half of the honey butter. Garnish with the parsley. Serve with the remaining honey butter on the side for dipping.

SESAME CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Combine mayo, onion and mustard.
• In another bowl combine crackers and sesame seeds.
• Cut chicken lengthwise into 1/4 inch strips.
• (Or to save time use chicken tenders) Dip into mayo mixture and then cracker mixture.
• Place in a single layer on greased baking sheet.
• Bake at 425°F for 15-18 minutes.
• Combine ingredients for sauce and serve as a dip with the chicken.
• Tip: Place mayo mixture in a bowl with all the chicken and stir to coat all pieces before.

STICKY SESAME CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Line a large shallow baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, add the garlic, salt, soy sauce, hoisin, honey, oil and a pinch of cayenne. Add the chicken tenders to the sauce and turn to coat.
• Arrange the tenders in a single layer on the baking pan, turning over once, until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle the chicken with the toasted sesame seeds and onions and serve.