Asian Sesame Chicken Recipe

Ingredients for Asian Sesame Chicken

• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• Plain Breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
• Vegetable Oil
• Distilled White Vinegar
• Red Pepper
• Red Onion
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Fresh Ginger
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

How to Make Asian Sesame Chicken

1. In a pie plate, combine 1/2 cup sesame seeds, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2. In a medium bowl, beat 1 large egg.
3. Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, ensuring it's fully coated.
4. Press both sides of the egg-dipped chicken into the sesame seed mixture, pressing firmly to adhere the coating.
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
8. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
9. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of oil until the dressing is emulsified.
10. Add the cooked chicken to the bowl with the dressing and toss gently to coat.
11. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate.
12. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.