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SESAME PECAN CHICKEN TENDERS WITH APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE

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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

Ingredients

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

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.

APRICOT PECAN SAUCE

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I need just six ingredients to make this speedy sauce. I enjoy fixing this simple dessert for all of our grandchildren.-Eleanor Martens, Rosenort, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1 teaspoon rum extract, optional
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the spreadable fruit, cream and butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until blended. Stir in pecans, vanilla and rum extract if desired. Remove from the heat. Serve over ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.