Crispy Fried Chicken with Sesame Seeds

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds provide a similar crunch and are healthier.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while corn flour is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Cut two chicken breasts into thin cutlets.

Put chicken cutlets in a bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and ground pepper, mix and let rest.

Prepare a plate with 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour.

Prepare a second plate with 2 beaten eggs.

Prepare a third plate with panko breadcrumbs, adding 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 4 teaspoons of white sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of black sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of crushed coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and mix.

Coat each piece of chicken in the flour, then dip in the egg, and finally cover with the breadcrumb mixture.

Preheat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces and let them brown for 3 minutes.

Flip the chicken and leave for another 3 minutes.

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