Monday, April 20, 2009

Tuxedo Sesame Crusted Chicken

1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
3 tblsp sesame seeds
3 tblsp black sesame seeds
1 egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
3 tblsp vegetable oil, divided

Mix bread crumbs & sesame seeds in shallow dish. Beat egg, garlic powder, salt & red pepper in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg mixture. Coat evenly on both sides in bread crumb mixture, pressing firmly so mixture adheres to chicken. Heat 2 tblsp of the oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken pieces; cook 5 minutes per side or until chicken is browned & cooked through. Repeat with remaining chicken, adding remaining oil if needed. Serve with Wasabi Slaw.

{My Thoughts}

If you can't find black sesame seeds just use the regular & double up.