Chicken In The Basket Recipe

Name: Chicken In The Basket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1/2 tablespoon poppy seed; 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 8 boneless chicken breasts; 2 egg whites, beaten with a fork; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 loaf round sourdough loaf, unsliced; Butter Sauce; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon tarragon; 1 teaspoon poppy seed

Servings: persons

1/2 cup flour
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 tablespoon poppy seed
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 boneless chicken breasts
2 egg whites, beaten with a fork
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons margarine
1 loaf round sourdough loaf, unsliced
Butter Sauce
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 teaspoon poppy seed

1
For chicken, combine flour and spices.
2
Dip chicken into egg whites and then coat with flour mixture.
3
Brown in melted butter/margarine.
4
Prepare basket by cutting off top of bread and scooping out the inside, leaving a shell big enough to hold the chicken.
5
Keep top of bread but discard inside or use for something else.
6
Mix all sauce ingredients together.
7
Coat the inside of the bread with all the sauce.
8
Place the chicken pieces inside the bread.
9
Place the top of bread back on.
10
Cover with foil.
11
Place on cookie sheet and bake at 325 for about 1 hour.
12
Cut into wedges to serve.

674

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Chicken In The Basket falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken In The Basket

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