Gnarly Sesame Fingers Recipes

CRISPY SESAME FETA FINGERS WITH HONEY

Steps:

• Slice feta into four fingers and place in the freezer for 10 minutes to help it hold its shape while you prepare the other ingredients.
• Set out egg, flour, and sesame seeds in three separate shallow dishes. Season egg with black pepper.
• Pour oil into a small skillet to a depth of about 1/2-inch. Heat over medium-high heat.
• Remove feta from freezer and dredge each finger first in egg, then flour, egg again, followed by sesame seeds. Evenly coat all sides. Add breaded fingers to the hot oil.
• Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from oil and briefly drain excess oil on kitchen paper.
• Place feta fingers on a serving plate and drizzle with honey. Enjoy straightaway while hot.

SESAME FINGERS

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil.
• Spread bread with butter. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Cut each slice crosswise into 4 strips. Place strips in broiler pan.
• Broil 4 inches from heat 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until edges of bread are brown.

SESAME CHICKEN FINGERS WITH TWO DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
• Trim chicken breasts, cutting them into 1-inch by 3-inch strips. In shallow dish, whisk together flour and salt. In another shallow dish, whisk together eggs and water. In third shallow dish, mix together crumbs and sesame seeds.
• Dredge chicken strips in flour, coating all sides. Dip chicken in egg; then roll chicken strips in crumb mixture to coat well.
• In large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, warm half the oil. Add half the chicken and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to baking sheet. Heat remaining oil in skillet and saute remaining chicken strips, transferring to baking sheet when done. Bake chicken until firm and crispy, about 8 minutes. Arrange on platter and serve with dipping sauces.
• To make sauces:.
• Mix together all ingredients for each sauce in two separate small bowls. Cover and set aside until ready to serve with chicken.