Sesame Encrusted Baked Chicken Tenders
For those who share my passion for sesame seeds, these delightful Sesame-Crusted Chicken Tenders are sure to impress! Each tender is generously coated with a mixture of sesame seeds, crispy panko, and a touch of soy sauce for added flavor. You can either bake them in the oven or prepare them in an air fryer for a quick and tasty meal!
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Ingredients
- 8 chicken tenderloins
- 6 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup panko
- olive oil spray
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
- ¾ tsp kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Begin by setting your oven temperature to 425°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- 2
Sprinkle kosher salt and pepper over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are evenly seasoned.
- 3
In one bowl, mix together the sesame oil and soy sauce. In another bowl, combine the sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and panko breadcrumbs.
- 4
Dip each piece of chicken into the bowl containing the oil and soy sauce mixture, then transfer it to the sesame seed and breadcrumb mix, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- 5
Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Give the tops a gentle mist of oil spray and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
- 6
Flip the chicken tenders over and continue baking for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and the edges have reached a crispy texture. Serve them over rice with extra soy sauce if you like.
- 7
For air frying, preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Cook the chicken tenders for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden, crispy, and thoroughly cooked.