Sesame Chicken Fingers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Can’t put your finger on the perfect meal for tonight? Why not whip up a batch of these sesame chicken fingers? Not only are they healthy, they’re sure to be a hit with adults and children alike. How many recipes can boast that kind of track record?
Ingredients
- 3 floz warm water
- 16 tablespoon(s) creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoon(s) hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup(s) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup(s) sesame seeds
- 24 ounce(s) fat-free chicken breasts, boneless & skinless, cut into 3/4 inch strips
- 6 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl combine water, peanut butter, hoisin, cilantro, garlic and pepper flakes.
- Mix together well.
- In a shallow dish, pour sesame seeds.
- Cut fat off chicken breasts and cut into 3/4-inch strips.
- Season strips with salt and pepper and dip into the bowl with sesame seeds.
- Make sure to press firmly so that the seeds stick to the chicken strips.
- In a large skillet, warm 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Place half the chicken strips into the hot oiled skillet and cook until golden brown on each side and cooked all the way through.
- This should take about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Repeat with remaining chicken strips, Wipe skillet off and re-warm with oil before cooking next batch.
- Transfer chicken strips to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Serve with dipping sauce.
- Enjoy!.
Nutrition
Calories: 3612kcalCarbohydrates: 128.16gProtein: 217.49gFat: 275.95gSaturated Fat: 37.62gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 3726.43mgFiber: 33.66gSugar: 58.26g
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