Chickenwithsesamecrust Recipes

SESAME CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• If chicken breasts are more than 1/2 inch thick, put them between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with flat side of a meat pounder or with a rolling pin until 1/2 inch thick.
• Whisk together egg whites and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish until whites are loosened but not foamy. Put sesame seeds in another shallow dish. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Dip chicken, 1 piece at a time, in egg whites, letting excess drip off, then dredge in sesame seeds. Transfer to a wax-paper-lined tray.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Reduce heat to moderate and cook 3 pieces of chicken, turning over once with tongs, until coating is golden and chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Remove any browned sesame seeds from skillet, then cook remaining chicken.

ROASTED HALVED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC-HERB PASTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Garlic-Herb Paste: Combine the rosemary, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, cayenne, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste, in a small bowl. Stir to incorporate.
• Rub chicken with Garlic-Herb Paste. Let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Coat a large cast iron skillet lightly with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Oil the bottom of a second cast iron skillet, of equal or smaller size.
• Put the chicken, skin side down, in first pan, and top it with the second pan, oiled-side down on top of the chicken. If you don't have a second cast iron skillet, use a regular pan and weigh it down with 2 heavy cans. Sear chicken until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove top skillet, flip the chicken and transfer to the oven. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.

BAKED SESAME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place soy sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish. On a piece of wax paper, mix together the sesame seeds, flour, salt and pepper. Dip the chicken pieces in the soy sauce to coat, then dredge in the sesame seed mixture. Arrange in baking dish in a single layer, then drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for approximately 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender and juices run clear. Baste with drippings once during cooking time. Garnish with extra sesame seeds if desired, and serve.

CHEESE CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound breasts lightly to flatten to uniform 1/4 inch thick: set aside.
• Sift together flour, salt, nutmeg, and pepper; Have beaten egg in a pie pan. Mix together cheese and bread crumbs; set aside.
• Coat breast halves with seasoned flour, shaking off excess; dip in egg, then in cheese-crumb mixture, coating well.
• In a large, non-stick skillet over MEDIUM heat, melt butter.
• Add chicken and sauté until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

PARMESAN SESAME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and sesame seeds. Place the egg in a separate bowl. Dip the chicken in the egg, then dip into the bread crumb mixture to coat. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish.
• Bake chicken 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until juices run clear.

YOGURT SESAME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts slightly and cut each one in half lengthwise.
• Put in bowl and add yogurt.
• Stir to cover.
• Mix cheese, breadcrumbs, and seeds.
• Coat chicken well and press to adhere.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Bake in 350* oven for 20-25 min.
• or until golden brown and chicken is done.