Sesame Chicken Tenders Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; ¼ cup white sesame seeds; 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs (in a pinch use about 1 cup breadcrumbs); kosher salt; black pepper; 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders; vegetable oil; ¼ cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 34 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated finely; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

2 egg whites
¼ cup white sesame seeds
1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs (in a pinch use about 1 cup breadcrumbs)
kosher salt
black pepper
1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders
vegetable oil
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
34 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated finely
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
In a shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg whites until frothy.
2
In a second shallow bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs with a little salt and black pepper.
3
Season tender strips with additional salt and black pepper.
4
Dip each chicken strip into the egg white, then coat with the panko/sesame mixture, pressing to adhere.
5
Place the breaded chicken strip on a plate.
6
Repeat until all the chicken strips are breaded.
7
Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
8
Test temperature by dropping in a tiny piece of the panko.
9
It should sizzle immediately.
10
Fry chicken tenders until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
11
You may need to do this in batches.
12
This will only take 2-4 minutes per side then remove to a wire rack.
13
(This will keep them crunchy.
14
When you drain things on paper towels, they tend to soak the oil back in and get soggy on the bottom.
15
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16
Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients.

1059

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 egg whites, ¼ cup white sesame seeds, 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs (in a pinch use about 1 cup breadcrumbs), kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Sesame Chicken Tenders falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sesame Chicken Tenders

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