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Sesame Crusted Baked Chicken Fingers

Roasted black sesame seeds and crispy panko create the perfect crunchy coating for these healthy baked chicken fingers.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces chicken breasts (boneless skinless cut in strips)
  • 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup roasted black sesame seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • sriracha mixed with ketchup (optional dipping sauce)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and lay a metal cooling rack flat on top of a baking sheet. Spray cooling rack with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a shallow baking dish or pie plate, mix together panko bread crumbs, sesame seeds and salt.
  3. Whisk together hoisin, soy sauce and mustard in a small bowl. Using a small brush, coat all sides of the chicken strips with a thin layer of the hoisin sauce.
  4. Working in batches, add the hoisin-coated chicken to the pan with the panko and sesame seeds. Press chicken into mixture until all sides are evenly coated. Place chicken strips on cooling rack inside the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve as is or with sriracha mixed with ketchup for a sweet and spicy dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 36.7g (12%) Protein 40.9g (82%) Fat 10.3g (16%) Saturated Fat 1.2g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 967mg (40%) Fiber 2.5g (10%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388

% Daily Value*

Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 36.7g 12%
Protein 40.9g 82%
Fat 10.3g 16%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g 54%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 967mg 40%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.