Crispy Sesame Chicken

Sesame seeds on oven-fried chicken?  Crispy chicken without a grease-filled iron skillet? 

This recipe got my attention, when I saw it in my America’s Best Recipes cookbook, and I had to try it!  The recipe includes grated Parmesan cheese and dry breadcrumbs, along with sesame seeds for the breading.  Use skinless chicken and it’s even healthier.

I can tell you this chicken ROCKED!   It turned out very crispy and juicy and smacked of good flavors.  Just try it --- I bet you will think so also!

Crispy Sesame Chicken

Ingredients:

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup fine, dry breadcrumbs

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1 teaspoon pepper

1 (3 to 3½-pound) fryer chicken, cut up, skinless

¼ cup butter, melted

Method:

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl and stir well.

Dip chicken in butter.

Dredge in breadcrumb mixture.

Place in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done.

4-6 servings

Yum!  Tender and crispy too!

Be sure to visit my friend, Linda’s blog @My Kind of Cooking for great tips, recipes. 

Home-made Salad Supreme Seasoning

You’ve probably bought a jar of Salad Supreme Seasoning at your favorite grocery store but, did you know it tastes the same and it’s easy and cost effective to make your own?

This is a great blend of herbs and spices and Parmesan cheese.  You can claim it as your version by adding more or less of one of the ingredients.  I go a little heavy on the garlic powder and cayenne pepper.  Parmesan cheese can be replaced with Romano cheese, or leave the cheese out altogether.

Home-made Salad Supreme Seasoning tastes great when added to most any salad:  potato salad, cabbage salad, chicken salad, pizza salad, crab salad and pasta salads.  Sprinkle some on grilled or steamed vegetables ~ try it on baked potatoes or deviled eggs and even egg salad.  It will spice up your hamburgers and chicken wings before grilling.  Slather it on buttered breads before toasting, appetizers and sprinkle some on cottage cheese.   Add it to vinegar and oil for a delicious vinaigrette.  Then try it on pork ribs!  Wherever your imagination takes you with it…

Here’s the home-made version (I double it):

Home-made Salad Supreme Seasoning

Ingredients:

3 teaspoons sesame seeds

2 teaspoons paprika

1½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon poppy seeds

1 teaspoon celery seeds

½ teaspoon garlic powder

2 dashes cayenne pepper

4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese or Romano (fresh is best)

Method:

Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

 Makes ½ cup

It’s a great “perk-up” for salads and veggies!

Be sure to visit my friend, Linda’s blog @My Kind of Cooking for great tips, recipes.  She’s having a Double Giveaway now!