Sesame Pecan Chicken Tenders with Apricot Dipping Sauce

Good hot or cold!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• Chicken Tenders

• 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

• Dipping Sauce

• 2  tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 cup  apricot preserves

Directions

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.