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Hazelnut Crusted Chicken Tenders with Apricot Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Chicken tenders are a crowd-pleaser at any watch party. Take your snacking game to the next level with these tender pieces coated in a savory blend of finely chopped Oregon Hazelnuts, creating a nutty and flavorful crust that pairs perfectly with the juicy chicken. To make the winning play, serve them with an apricot honey mustard dipping sauce that strikes a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, made from dried apricots, yellow and spicy brown mustard, and honey. This delicious combination will score big at any game day gathering – enjoy!

Featuring Oregon Hazelnuts

Ingredients

	Dipping Sauce:
6	dried apricots, chopped
60 ml	yellow mustard
60 ml	spicy brown mustard
3 tbsp	honey
	hot water
	Chicken Tenders:
450 g	boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders (about 8 pieces)
43 g	unbleached, all-purpose flour
1	large egg, beaten
150 g	finely chopped Oregon hazelnuts
1 ½ tsp	fine sea salt
¾ tsp	ground black pepper

Step 1
To begin making the dipping sauce, place the apricots in a small bowl and cover with hot water. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes while you prepare the chicken.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 200 °C. Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Step 3
Place the flour, egg, and hazelnuts in three separate shallow bowls. Stir a ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper into the flour. Stir remaining salt and pepper into the finely chopped hazelnuts.
Step 4
Working one chicken tender at a time, coat it in flour, dip in the egg, and roll in the hazelnuts to cover it evenly. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the hazelnuts are lightly browned the chicken is cooked through with no pink remaining in the center.
Step 6
Finish the dipping sauce while the chicken bakes. Drain the apricots and add them to a small food processor or cup of a blender. Add the mustards, honey, and one tablespoon hot water. Puree until smooth.
Step 7
Serve the chicken tenders warm with the sauce on the side.

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Hazelnut Crusted Chicken Tenders with Apricot Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

Dipping Sauce:

Chicken Tenders:

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