Sesame-crusted Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts
• ½ cup sesame seeds
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups arugula
• 1 medium lemon
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the 2 chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with the 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

2. 2

   Beat the 1 egg in a shallow dish. Spread the 1/2 cup sesame seeds on a plate. Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then press into the sesame seeds to coat both sides.

3. 3

   Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. The chicken should feel firm and reach 165°F.

4. 4

   Divide the 4 cups arugula between two plates. Slice the chicken and place over the arugula.

5. 5

   Cut the 1 lemon into wedges and serve alongside. Squeeze lemon over the chicken and arugula just before eating.

Tools you’ll need

• large skillet
• meat pounder or rolling pin
• shallow dish
• plate

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