Sesame-Crusted Chicken with Salad and French Fries
Crispy sesame-coated chicken breasts served with a simple arugula and red bell pepper salad and crispy french fries. A quick and satisfying meal that's ready in about 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 40g
Ingredients
- 2 whole chicken breast
- ½ cup sesame seeds
- 2 cups french fries
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread 2 cups french fries on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy, about 20 minutes, shaking halfway.
- 2
While fries bake, slice 1 red bell pepper into thin strips. In a bowl, toss with 2 cups arugula and 1 tbsp olive oil. Set aside.
- 3
Coat 2 chicken breasts with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, then press both sides into 0.5 cup sesame seeds until well covered.
- 4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through (no pink inside), about 5-6 minutes per side.
- 5
Slice the chicken and serve with the salad and fries. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- large skillet
- mixing bowl
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