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Tahini Schnitzel

Tahini Schnitzel

Chicken, Pork, Cauliflower, Tofu — schnitzel it all! A nutty tahini and sesame coating results in a juicy, tender center and crispy crust and earthy, yet elevated flavor.

This pairs perfectly with my Berbere Honey Glazed Carrots and Pickled Red Onion for a complete meal. Or serve it with a simple green salad or simple quick pickled smashed cucumbers.

With Superbowl snacks on our mind this week, why not make bite-sized Tahini Schnitzel Nuggets with a Tahini Ketchup (inspired by one of my favorite restaurants, LazerWolf)!

Ingredients

SCHNITZEL

2 eggs

3 TBSP | 42 grams tahini
2 tsp | 14 grams Dijon
1 1⁄2 cups | 130 grams Panko (or gluten- free) breadcrumbs
1⁄4 cup | 30 grams white sesame seeds 1/3 cup | 50 grams all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or pork chops, cauliflower steaks, or tofu)
Salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Oil, for frying (high smoke point oil such as avocado, sunflower, canola)



TO SERVE
tahini vinaigrette, optional (see recipe)

berbere spiced carrots, optional (see recipe)

pickled red onions, optional (see recipe)

pistachios, crushed, optional

fresh parsley or cilantro, optional

tahini ketchup, optional for dipping


TAHINI KETCHUP

2 TBSP ketchup

1 tsp tahini

pinch harissa

Preparation

SCHNITZEL1. Whisk the eggs, tahini, mustard, good pinch salt, and 1 TBSP of water in a shallow bowl or container.

2. In a separate container, mix the panko, sesame seeds, 1 tsp salt, and a few cracks of black pepper.

3. Prepare the chicken breasts by butterflying them. To do this, position the breast on a cutting board with the shortest side in front of you. Run your knife parallel to the cutting board, starting about halfway up the thickness of the breast. You will cut through 90% of the breast, leaving a long thin "hinge" of meat on one side. This will allow you to then open up the breast, and "butterfly" it flat. (If your chicken breasts are very large, you can cut down the center to create 2 pieces of chicken. If your chicken breasts are on the smaller and thinner side already, you can omit this step).

4. Pat chicken dry with paper towel and place between 2 large pieces plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or the flat side of a saute pan (or a rolling pin or wine bottle work!), gently pound out the chicken to about a 1⁄4 inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

5. Working in an assembly line, dredge each breast in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in egg mixture to evenly cover, and then coat in breadcrumb mixture. Place chicken on a sheet pan.

6. In a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, heat enough oil to coat the pan and go about 1⁄4 inch up the pan. Once oil is shimmering, add chicken and fry for about 2 – 3 minutes on each side, until golden, and then transfer to a cutting board or a rack set on an baking sheet (the rack ensures the bottom of the schnitzels won’t go soggy if you are making larger batches of this recipe). Season with more salt, as desired.

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Tahini Schnitzel

Chicken, Pork, Cauliflower, Tofu — schnitzel it all! A nutty tahini and sesame coating results in a juicy, tender center and crispy crust and earthy, yet elevated flavor.

This pairs perfectly with my Berbere Honey Glazed Carrots and Pickled Red Onion for a complete meal. Or serve it with a simple green salad or simple quick pickled smashed cucumbers.

With Superbowl snacks on our mind this week, why not make bite-sized Tahini Schnitzel Nuggets with a Tahini Ketchup (inspired by one of my favorite restaurants, LazerWolf)!

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