Recipe of the Week - Sesame Encrusted Chicken Tenders

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If you like the taste of sesame seeds as much as I do, you'll love these Sesame Encrusted Chicken Tenders coated with sesame seeds, panko and a hint of soy sauce. Bake them or make them in the air fryer!

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken tenderloins, 18 oz total

  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tsp sesame oil

  • 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce

  • 6 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

  • 1/4 cup panko

  • olive oil spray

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick oil spray.

  • Combine the sesame oil and soy sauce in a bowl, and the sesame seeds, salt and panko in another.

  • Place chicken in the bowl with the oil and soy sauce, then into the sesame seed mixture to coat well.

  • Place on the baking sheet; lightly spray the top of the chicken with oil spray and bake 8 to 10 minutes, until slightly browned on the bottom.Turn over and cook another 4 - 5 minutes or until cooked through and the edges are crisp. Serve over rice with more soy sauce, if desired.

Air Fryer Cook Time

  • Preheat the air fryer 400F. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway until cooked through, crispy and golden.

Nutrition

  • Servings: 2 Chicken Tenders

Amount Per Serving

  • Calories: 197

  • Carbohydrates: 5.5g

  • Protein: 23g

  • Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g

  • Cholesterol: 51mg

  • Sodium: 400mg

  • Fiber: 1.5g

  • Sugar: 0.5g