Best 8 Sesame Pecan Chicken Tenders With Apricot Dipping Sauce 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.

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

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.

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN TENDERS (OAMC)

Steps:

• Cooking Day Instructions: In large freezer bag, combine marinade ingredients (oil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, bay leaf). Add chicken, toss to coat, and marinade at room temp one hour.
• Prepare Apricot Glaze: Melt butter over moderate heat. Add vinegar, preserves, soy sauce, mustard, and spices. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until thick. Place mixture in a food processor or blender and puree. Freeze glaze in a separate freezer bag. Store in freezer together with marinated chicken.
• Serving Day Instructions: Thaw chicken pieces and discard marinade. Place chicken on rack of broiler pan and broil 6 inches from heat, 5 minutes on each side. Baste chicken generously with glaze and broil 3 minutes on each side or until well glazed and brown.

APRICOT-SESAME GLAZED CHICKEN

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.

SESAME CHICKEN DIP

Steps:

• Mix soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic; toss with chicken. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Spread cream cheese onto a large serving plate; top with sweet-and-sour-sauce, spinach and chicken. Sprinkle with green onions and peanuts. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers.

PECAN AND SESAME SEED-CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place milk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, pecans, sesame seeds, paprika, pepper and salt. Dip chicken in milk, then coat in flour mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink.

SESAME CHICKEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix chicken broth, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic together in a small pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.
• Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to the simmering mixture. Cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.