Honey Sesame Chicken Nuggets

• YIELD

  6 servings

Source: http://www.honey.com/recipes/detail/12/honey-sesame-chicken-nuggets

INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup honey, divided
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 3/4 cup rice vinegar, divided
• 1 tbsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into nuggets
• 3/4 cup dried apricots
• 2/3 cup sesame seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, combine 1/3 cup honey, soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, ginger and onion powder.

Add chicken; cover and refrigerate to marinate 30 minutes.

To make dipping sauce, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring remaining 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup rice vinegar to a boil.

Add apricots and return to a boil.

Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from heat; cool slightly, then purée to desired consistency in a blender or food processor.

Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place sesame seeds in a shallow dish.

Coat nuggets with sesame seeds and place on prepared baking sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fully cooked.

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