Baked Sesame Seed Chicken
(from cokerlj’s recipe box)
Not the Oriental style sesame chicken…but oh so good! Hubby’s birthday dinner!
Source: Linda Coker
Ingredients
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 8 teaspoons paprika
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup margarine, melted
- 3 pounds chicken pieces (skin on)
Directions
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TIP: Purchase sesame seeds at either a Mexican or Oriental market…lots cheaper. Also I usually make more breading than I need as I will freeze any left overs in a zip lock bag.
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Combine egg and milk
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Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and paprika. Mix sesame seeds with dry ingredients.
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Melt butter in baking dish.
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Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then in dry mixture, coating thoroughly.
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Place skin side down in single layer, in melted butter in baking dish.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Turn and baste with drippings.
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Continue baking 30 minutes or until tender.