Shelly's Recipe

STUFFED SMOKY SESAME CHICKEN

Category: Chicken

4 boneless, skinless split chicken breasts
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 - 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 oz smoked gouda cheese or other smoked cheese, grated
1 egg, beaten
3 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Sauce
1 tbsp each butter and sesame oil
2 tbsp flour
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup light cream
1 oz smoked gouda cheese, grated

Platten chicken breasts between waxed paper to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Combine the next 5 ingredients and divide the mixture among the chicken breasts. Roll up each breast, tucking in all sides and secure with wooden picks.

Combine sesame seeds and bread crumbs. Dip each breast in beaten egg and roll in crumb mixture until well coated.

Heat oil in a medium skillet and add chicken rolls, turning often and browning until golden and done. Remove wooden picks and set aside, keeping warm while making sauce.

Sauce: Comibne butter and sesame oil in a medium saucepan. When butter is melted, add flour, stirring until smooth. Slowly add chicken broth and cream until blended, then stir in cheese. Cook and stir until thickened and smooth. Serve chicken rolls with sauce.

Serves 4