Sesame Pecan Chicken Strips Recipes

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.

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 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.