Name: Sesame chicken schnitzel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 chicken breast fillets; 2 cup (140g) fresh breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup (35g) sesame seeds; 1/4 cup (20g) grated parmesan; 2 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour, for dusting; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 4 potatoes, chopped and par-boiled; 1 red onion, finely sliced

Sesame chicken schnitzel

It's schnitzel time! This time it's baked and not fried. Everyone in the family will love this baked sesame crusted chicken. Add a salad for a complete meal.

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

35M

Total

50M

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Ingredients

4 chicken breast fillets

2 cup (140g) fresh breadcrumbs

1/4 cup (35g) sesame seeds

1/4 cup (20g) grated parmesan

2 tablespoon chopped parsley

1/2 cup (75g) plain flour, for dusting

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 tablespoon olive oil

4 potatoes, chopped and par-boiled

1 red onion, finely sliced

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place each chicken fillet between 2 pieces of baking paper and pound flat with a mallet or rolling pin.

2.Combine breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, parmesan and parsley in a shallow dish. Dust each chicken breast with flour, then dip into egg and coat in breadcrumb mixture. Cover and chill for 20 minutes.

3.Place schnitzel onto prepared tray. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

4.Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a frying pan on medium. Add potatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes, until starting to colour. Stir in red onion and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until potatoes are golden and onion soft. Season to taste and serve with chicken schnitzel.

Use pork or veal schnitzel, if preferred.
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