Simple Sesame Chicken

Name: Simple Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-2/3 cups Caesar salad croutons, crushed; 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips; 2 teaspoons butter; 2 teaspoons canola oil

“Returning home after 20 years as a missionary in the Philippines, I’ve tried to make food like we had there and came up with these flavorful strips. This recipe became a family favorite and is often requested at potlucks!” Lynn Jonas - Madison, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-2/3 cups Caesar salad croutons, crushed
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons canola oil

Directions

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, combine crushed croutons and sesame seeds. Place eggs in a third shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour mixture, then dip in eggs and coat with crouton mixture.
In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in butter and oil in batches over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 255 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 319mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Simple Sesame Chicken in Healthy Cooking February/March 2010

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chickluvs2cook

Mar 30, 2017

Easy & kid friendly...a win for mom! Cut up use next day for a quick salad...win #2!
Sparklenail

Jan 1, 2014

Amazing flavor and easy to do!
JANENOV46

Sep 6, 2013

We loved the sesame seed and crouton crust on this chicken dish.I added some minced garlic and ginger to the egg mixture, and served it with rice and Sweet Thai chili sauce mixed with some marmelade for a dipping sauce.
MarineMom_texas

Jul 2, 2013

This recipe is not only quick but delicious. I prepared it in half an hour. My husband declared it a keeper. Five stars for sure for this one. Here is a link to my review and photos: http://community.tasteofhome.com/community_forums/f/30/p/883786/7628646.aspx#7628646
wasoongu

Apr 2, 2012

I've FINALLY found a chicken recipe my son will eat! He refuses meat of any type (unless it's deep fried by a fast-food chain!), but he says this is the "best chicken ever"! When I made it the second time, I kept the heat lower and cooked it longer. It cooked much more evenly that way. Tastes yummy drizzled with honey! Next time I will add garlic powder to the flour mixture to give it a little more depth of flavor.
namayna

Jan 26, 2012

My boyfriend is so picky and I made this tonight and he said it was the most amazing thing I have ever made him. It was so good, followed the recipe exactly, no sauce needed. We had a vegetable medley baked in the oven with it, all awesome!!!
tcarver

Oct 19, 2011

Very easy recipe and tastes great. I made no alterations to it.
jgorski503

Jan 28, 2011

awesome ... i used regular italian bread crumbs and not as much sesame seed as the recipe called for... loved it
tasteemag

Oct 4, 2010

I found the BEST SAUCE for these little scrumptious delights its from tastefully simple the sauce is called bayou burbon glaze its a perfect match! TRY IT! the sauce is a bit expensive $9 a bottle but its a huge hit!
tlkoller

Jun 6, 2010

Awesome!!