A delicious crusted chicken loaded with bread crumbs, seeds and spices. This makes the most amazing leftovers and meal prep meals thanks to it retaining its crispness during re-heating!
6 boneless skinless chicken breastsbutterflied and pounded thin to about ¼ inch thick
1cupall purpose flour
⅛cupvegetable oilYou can start with less and add more as needed
2eggsbeaten in a medium shallow bowl
Instructions
In a large shallow baking dish, mix all of the ingredients for the seeded crust (above).
2 cups plain panko bread crumbs, 6 tablespoon salted sunflower seeds, 3 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds, 2 tablespoon black sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon salt, ½ tablespoon pepper, 2 teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
In another large shallow baking dish add your flour
1 cup all purpose flour
In a third large shallow baking dish add your beaten eggs
2 eggs
Now line up all of your baking dishes in a row next to each other starting with the flour then the egg then the seeded crust mix so you have a nice assembly line ready for the chicken.
Once you have done this, take the chicken breasts that you have pounded thin with a rolling pin or similar and dip it into the flour making sure to coat both sides well.
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Now remove the chicken from the flour and give it a light shake to remove any excess flour and then place it in the egg mixture.
Coat the chicken front and back in the egg and then place it into the seeded crust mixture.
Make sure to press the chicken down well in the seeded crust mixture so there is some of the mixture on all of it.
Once the chicken is completely coated with the seed mixture, place it on a plate and continue to coat the remaining chicken following the steps above.
Cooking the chicken
Pre-heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add you oil to the pan and let it get nice and hot.
⅛ cup vegetable oil
Once the oil is heated, begin adding your chicken.
Cook for about 4 minutes or until you see a nice golden color.
Turn the chicken over and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden in color.
Remove from the pan and serve immediately.
Notes
Freezing:Once cool, if freezing, place on a large sheet pan making sure they do not overlap and place in the freezer until completely frozen. Once frozen, remove from the sheet pan and place the frozen chicken in a freezer-proof bag until ready to use. It freezes well for up to 2 months.To thaw:Remove the chicken from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. You can also thaw the same day by placing it in the refrigerator at least 4 hours in advance of cooking it.Re-heating:Place chicken on a sheet pan and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10-20 minutes.Chicken can also be eaten cold cut into strips (it is great over a salad!)