Sesame-Coated Sauteed Chicken Breasts

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   Place each chicken breast half between slices of wax paper or plastic wrap.

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   Pound lightly with a mallet.

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   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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   Dredge the pieces on all sides in the sesame seeds.

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   Heat three tablespoons of the butter in a large, heavy skillet and add the breasts in one layer.

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   This may have to be done in two steps, or you may use two skillets.

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   If two skillets are used, double the basic amount of butter.

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   Cook about five minutes on one side.

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   Turn and cook on the second side about five minutes.

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    Then transfer them to a heated serving dish.

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    Heat the four remaining tablespoons of butter in a skillet and add the lemon juice.

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    Swirl the butter around until it is hazelnut brown.

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    Pour this sauce over the chicken breasts and serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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