Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Sesame Pecan Chicken Tenders, a perfect blend of flavors and textures. These succulent chicken tenders are coated in a crispy coating of toasted sesame seeds and crushed pecans, adding a nutty and aromatic crunch to every bite. The accompanying Apricot Dipping Sauce is a sweet and tangy complement, balancing the savory chicken with its fruity notes. Don't miss out on the additional recipe ideas included in the article, featuring variations such as Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders and Orange Teriyaki Chicken Bites, each offering a unique twist on the classic chicken tender experience. Get ready to satisfy your cravings with these delectable dishes!
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
EASY SESAME CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE
So easy and good! For lunch the next day, combine the leftover sauce with four parts vinegar (rice or white wine or whatever you have) and one part oil (sesame or whatever you have) for salad dressing. Pour over your favorite greens, sliced leftover chicken and chopped veggies for a delicious Asian salad!
Provided by FLKeysJen
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix the first six ingredients in a bowl.
- Beat the eggs with the water and soy sauce in another bowl.
- Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, then coat with the bread crumb mixture.
- Bake, uncovered at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with the chicken.
CHICKEN FINGERS WITH APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings, 4 (4-piece) servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour enough oil into a tall heavy-bottomed pot so it comes about a third of the way up the sides. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil registers 340 degrees F. Set a rack on a baking sheet, put it in the oven, and preheat to 200 degrees F.
- For the Sauce: Stir the preserves, soy sauce, ketchup, and ginger in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH until the preserves melt, about 30 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and cool before serving.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the cold seltzer and whisk until batter just comes together; it should be lumpy.
- Pat the chicken very dry. Cut the chicken lengthwise into 1 by 3-inch strips. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Working in small batches, dip the chicken strips into the batter to coat evenly. Fry the chicken, turning once, until richly golden and crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a rack in oven to keep warm while frying the remaining chicken.
SESAME PECAN CHICKEN TENDERS WITH APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE
Make and share this Sesame Pecan Chicken Tenders with Apricot Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kim127
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
SESAME CHICKEN WITH SPICY DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the onion, garlic, and ginger and pulse to mince. Place in a bowl and combine with the lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, rum, crushed red pepper, sugar, and salt. Shake, or stir well, before use. Cut the chicken breast into 2-inch strips. Put in plastic bag or tub with marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine sesame seeds with the flour. Dredge marinated chicken strips in the flour-sesame mixture. In a skillet, heat enough canola oil to lightly coat the bottom of the skillet until hot, but not smoking. Cook chicken strips, on both sides until golden brown. Transfer to a shallow roasting pan and finish in the oven.
- To assemble:
- Toss the Sesame Noodles with some Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette and some fresh mesclun greens. Place the noodle salad on a plate and top with the cooked sesame chicken. Drizzle some Spicy Apricot Sauce over the chicken. Garnish with pickled ginger and a side of the apricot dipping sauce.
- Cook angel hair pasta in boiling, salted water for 2 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Add the cilantro, scallions, olive, and sesame oils. Combine well.
- Combine all ingredients, except for the water, in a blender. Blend for 30 seconds. Then add the water and blend for another 10 seconds.
- Put all ingredients in a saucepan, and heat until the glaze melts. Whisk until smooth, and serve at room temperature. Add water if it gets too thick.
SESAME-PECAN CHICKEN STRIPS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk the mustard, peach preserves, thyme, 1 tablespoon water and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Beat the egg whites in a large bowl until frothy. Mix the breadcrumbs, pecans, sesame seeds, paprika and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dip the chicken strips in the egg whites and then roll in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to help it adhere. Working in batches, cook the chicken until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with the peach-mustard sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528, Fat 29 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 82 milligrams, Sodium 903 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 40 grams
CHICKEN BITES WITH APRICOT SAUCE
Satisfying a hungry crowd is simple with these oven-baked morsels. The bite-sized chicken pieces are served with an incredibly easy sauce that combines apricot preserves and mustard. -Michelle Krzmarzick, Redondo Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen (1 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour and 1/4 cup buttermilk in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs and remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk. In a fourth shallow bowl, combine cornflakes, onion powder, garlic salt, salt, oregano and pepper. Dip chicken in buttermilk, then dip in flour to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture and then cornflake mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Arrange chicken in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake until juices run clear, 15-18 minutes. In a small bowl, combine apricot preserves and mustard. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SPICY APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE
I made this up to fit the ingredients on hand. You can adjust the cayenne and red pepper flakes. I served this with coconut chicken but I am sure this would be good with chicken tenders, etc...
Provided by petlover
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Whisk all ingredients together until well blended.
- 2. Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 108.6, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 11.3, Protein 0.4
STICKY SESAME CHICKEN TENDERS
Make and share this Sticky Sesame Chicken Tenders recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BethR
Categories Asian
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE
Simple sauce for dipping cut up sausages for appetizer or brushed on barbecued sausages. I haven't made, but looks yummy! The recipe comes from Manitoba Pork.
Provided by cookalot 2
Categories Pork
Time 10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in saucepan.
- Heat until jam melts.
- Brush onto barbecued sausages in the last 5-10min. of cooking.
- Or cut cooked sausages in pieces and dip in sauce as appetizer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.9, Sodium 39.3, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 7.7, Protein 0.1
APRICOT-SESAME GLAZED CHICKEN
Add something tasty to your family's Asian night! Serve grilled chicken spooned with apricot preserves - a dish that's ready in an hour!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix mustard and soy sauce. Brush 3 tablespoons of mixture over chicken. Stir 6 tablespoons of the apricot preserves and the sesame seed into remaining mustard mixture; set aside.
- Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking. For two-burner gas grill, heat one burner to medium; place chicken on unheated side. For one-burner gas grill, place chicken on grill over low heat. For charcoal grill, move medium coals to edge of firebox; place chicken on grill rack over drip pan.
- Cover grill; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken. Cover grill; cook 20 to 30 minutes longer, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (165°F).
- Brush chicken with reserved apricot mixture. Cook, turning and brushing frequently, 3 to 5 minutes, just until browned. Remove chicken from grill; spoon remaining 6 tablespoons apricot preserves over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 62 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 1 g
APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE
Make and share this Apricot Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LainieBug
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
- Cool and store in refrigerator.
- I'm guessing at the number of servings, but it does make about 3/4 cup of sauce.
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken tenders are evenly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For a crispier coating, double-coat the chicken tenders in the breading mixture.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To make the apricot dipping sauce ahead of time, simply whisk together the ingredients and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve the sesame pecan chicken tenders with additional sesame seeds and chopped pecans on top, if desired.
Conclusion:
This recipe for sesame pecan chicken tenders with apricot dipping sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken tenders are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the apricot dipping sauce is the perfect complement. Whether you are serving these chicken tenders as an appetizer or a main course, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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