1. Pound chicken tenders until thin.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Prepare 3 bowls:
a. In the first bowl, mix flour and black pepper.
b. In the second bowl, whisk eggs, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons water.
c. In the third bowl, mix the panko, sesame seeds, and paprika.
4. Dip each tender in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then the panko mixture.
5. Lay out the tenders on the baking sheet as you go.
6. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet. Once hot, fry each tender until the outside is brown and crispy (about a couple of minutes on each side).
7. Lay tenders back on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
8. To make the sauce, whisk together the apricot jam, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1/4 cup water.
