Sesame Toasts Recipe

Name: Sesame Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 1/2 -inch-thick slices baguette; 1 clove garlic; 3 tablespoons chopped peeled ginger; 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces; 1 large egg white; 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Kosher salt; 2 scallions, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup sesame seeds; Peanut oil, for frying

Servings: persons

12 1/2 -inch-thick slices baguette
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons chopped peeled ginger
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Kosher salt
2 scallions, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sesame seeds
Peanut oil, for frying

1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until slightly dry, about 10 minutes; let cool.
2
Meanwhile, drop the garlic into a food processor through the feed tube with the motor running.
3
Add the ginger, 1 tablespoon at a time, until minced.
4
Scrape down the food processor, then add the chicken, egg white, rice wine, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon salt; pulse into a smooth paste.
5
Spread 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture on each piece of toast and sprinkle with the scallions.
6
Put the sesame seeds in a shallow bowl and dip the chicken-covered side of the toasts in the seeds.
7
(The toasts can be covered and refrigerated at this point for up to 3 hours.)
8
Heat about 1/2 inch of peanut oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the toasts, chicken-side down, until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
9
Flip the toasts and cook 1 more minute.
10
Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
11
Season with salt and serve warm.
12
Photograph by Roland Bello

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 1/2 -inch-thick slices baguette, 1 clove garlic, 3 tablespoons chopped peeled ginger, 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces, and more.

Yes, Sesame Toasts falls under the General 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.

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Sesame Toasts

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