Honey Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

• chick2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into small strips
• 2 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons apricot preserves or jam
• 4 tablespoons raw sesame seeds

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place sesame seeds in a frying pan over medium heat and toast for 3 to 5 minutes or until seeds are golden brown. In a small bowl, combine honey and apricot preserves. Stir to combine. Brush honey mixture on both sides of chicken strips, dredge in bread crumbs and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Line coated chicken on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 20 minutes on each side until slightly browned.