Sesame Pecan Chicken Tenders With Apricot Dipping Sauce - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.