Ingredients
3/4 lb chicken breasts,
1 skinless and
1 boneless
3 tbsp flour
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp peanut oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 red lettuce leaves
1 tbsp dry sherry
1 large tomato, ripe
1 tsp fresh ginger, chopped
1 pepper to taste
1/2 tsp chinese five spice powder
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut chicken into pieces about 1 by 2
inches. Mix soy sauce, maple syrup, sherry, ginger and Chinese Five
Spice together. Add chicken and marinate 20 minutes, turning once.
Meanwhile, place sesame seeds on a baking tray and toast in oven for
10 minutes or until slightly brown. Drain chicken, reserving
marinade. Dredge chicken in flour seasoned with a little salt and
pepper. Shake off any excess. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Add
chicken and brown, about 1 minute per side. Spoon marinade over
chicken. j Reduce heat and saute another minute, or until chicken is
cooked through. Remove from heat and roll chicken in sesame seeds.
Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Line a serving plate with leaves, and
spoon chicken on top. Cut tomato into wedges and use to garnish plate.
Servings: 2 servings
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