Sesame-Lemon Chicken With A Crisp Phyllo Crust Recipe

Name: Sesame-Lemon Chicken With A Crisp Phyllo Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHICKEN AND MARINADE; 6 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1 pinch cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 egg white; COATING; 4 sheets phyllo dough (defrosted completely in the package); 4 tablespoons melted butter; 1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

CHICKEN AND MARINADE
6 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 pinch cayenne
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 egg white
COATING
4 sheets phyllo dough (defrosted completely in the package)
4 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted

1
For the marinade-Rinse the chicken breasts, pat them dry, and make a few slashes in each.
2
Combine the marinade ingredients in a nonreactive bowl and add the chicken.
3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4
To coat and cook the chicken-Heat the oven to 450u00b0F and butter a baking sheet.
5
Butter a sheet of phyllo, top with another sheet, butter that and repeat with the other two sheets.
6
Cut the phyllo stack into 6 equal strips.
7
Remove a breast from the marinade and let some of the marinade drip off.
8
Lay the breast at one end of a strip of phyllo and roll it up, leaving the ends exposed.
9
Dip both ends of the chicken into the sesame seeds to coat.
10
Put the breast, phyllo seam down, on the buttered baking sheet; repeat with other breasts.
11
Brush the tops of the phyllo with butter and roast until crisp, browned, and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHICKEN AND MARINADE, 6 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Lemon Chicken With A Crisp Phyllo Crust falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sesame-Lemon Chicken With A Crisp Phyllo Crust

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