SESAME CHICKEN WITH LEMON SAUCE

Sesame Chicken with Lemon Sauce image

Provided by Samantha Bideau

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 26

Steps:

1. SESAME FLOUR: Place sesame seeds and cornmeal in a blender and thoroughly.
2. Place mixture in a plastic container with a tight fitting lid. Add flour, salt, and pepper. Shake until well combined.
3. LEMON CREAM SAUCE: In a skillet, set over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until softened with light-brown edges, about 5 minutes.
4. Add garlic, salt, pepper and chicken stock. Cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat and allow to cool about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in wine, lemon juice, milk and cream. Mixture will curdle slightly, but the text will improve when the sauce is reheated.
6. SESAME CHICKEN: Boil linguine according to package directions. Toss with olive oil and set aside.
7. Pour sesame flour into a baking pan. in a small bowl beat egg with fork until the yolk is thoroughly mixed. Dip chicken breasts into egg then roll in flour mixture. Discard any remaining egg or flour mixture.
8. Meanwhile, heat enough oil to float the chicken pieces to about 375* in a pot with high sides. Drop chicken into oil and cook about 5 minutes until coating is crispy and lightly browned. Remove from oil and set aside.
9. Pour lemon cream sauce into a wide saute pan. Place over medium heat, and add broccoli. Bring to a boil and allow to bubble 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with linguine, chicken and cheese.