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Sesame Crusted Chicken Tenders

Sesame Crusted Chicken Tenders with sweet chili dipping sauce are a quick and easy family friendly dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Chicken Tenders
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, or boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2 inch thick strips
  • 2 teaspoons low sodium tamari, or soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3-4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste, such as sambal oelek
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425° F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. If using foil spray it with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl combine the tamari (soy sauce), sesame oil, rice vinegar and ginger. Add in the chicken tenders and coat them in the mixture. In a shallow dish such as a pie plate, add the sesame seeds along with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Put the chicken tenders into the sesame seeds turning them so that they are coated on all sides. Place them on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. While the chicken is cooking make the sweet chili sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar, water, honey and sambal oelek. Once the honey is dissolved add in the cornstarch/water slurry. Stir the sauce until it's no longer cloudy and has thickened, approximately 3-5 minutes.
  5. Garnish the chicken tenders with cilantro or sliced green onions if desired and serve with the sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 234mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%

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