Panko-Crusted Chicken Bites with Apricot-Mustard Sauce

INGREDIENTS

Chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds), large boneless skinless

1 tsp

Thyme, fresh leaves

Eggs, large

1 cup

Apricot jam or preserves

1/4 cup

Dijon mustard

1/2 cup

All-purpose flour

1 pinch

Cayenne pepper

Salt and freshly ground pepper, Coarse

Cooking spray, Nonstick

2 tbsp

Olive oil, extra-virgin

1 1/2 cups

Panko breadcrumbs

1/2 cup

Parmesan cheese