In Honor of Dr Martin Luther King Sesame Pecan Chicken Fingers

In Honor of Dr Martin Luther King Sesame Pecan Chicken Fingers

Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the famous speech I have a dream made by Dr. Martin Luther King during the March on Washington.

I did some research and found out what foods Dr. King enjoyed eating.

I decided to post this recipe that I believe that Dr King would have enjoyed.

Dr King loved pecans and chicken and most southern foods.

Here is the recipe I chose in Dr King’s honor:

SESAME PECAN CHICKEN FINGERS

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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch

       wide strips

     1 large egg white

     1/2 cup breadcrumbs

     ½ cup finely chopped pecans

     1/8  cup sesame seeds

     ½  teaspoon paprika

     ¼  teaspoon cayenne pepper

     ¼  teaspoon curry powder

     ½  teaspoon sea salt

     Cooking Spray

Directions:

   

1. Preheat oven to 375'. Line a baking tray with foil and spray with cooking spray.

2. Beat the egg whites in a large bowl until frothy; set aside.

3.  In a separate medium bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, pecans, sesame seeds, paprika, cayenne and curry powder and salt.

4.  Dip the chicken strips in the egg whites and then roll in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to help it adhere.

5.  5. Bake for 7 - 10 minutes, then turn chicken strips over and continue baking for another 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through and golden brown. 

6.  Serve with dipping sauce.

Apricot Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

1/3 cup apricot preserves

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

 Directions:

1.  Whisk the mustard, preserves, thyme and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl.  (It helps to place the preserves in a small bowl and melt in the microwave first). 

2.  Store refrigerated until ready to serve.

I hope that you enjoy this recipe as well.