Sesame Crumbed Chicken Salad with Tahini Yoghurt
Elevate your salad game with this Sesame-Crumbed Chicken Salad with Whipped Tahini Yogurt, a vibrant dish featuring tender, golden-baked chicken coated in crunchy panko and toasty sesame seeds, served on a bed of crisp greens and a colourful medley of fresh vegetables. Ideal for lunch or dinner, this wholesome and satisfying meal is sure to leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Sesame Crumbed Chicken
- ⅓ cup mixed sesame seeds
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 chicken breast halved horizontally
- ¼ cup plain flour
- Salt and pepper
Whipped Tahini Yoghurt
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt and pepper
- 1 ¼ cups thick Greek yoghurt
Salad
- 1 lettuce cut into chunks
- ½ cucumber cut into chunks
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- 3 radishes thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup corn kernels
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
- Zest and juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh coriander or mint
- Lemon wedges to serve
- Sliced bread optional
Instructions
Sesame Crumbed Chicken
- Preheat oven to 180°C fan bake and line a baking tray.
- Prepare the sesame breadcrumbs by combining sesame seeds, panko, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl whisk together egg and garlic.
- Coat the chicken in flour seasoned with salt and pepper, then dip in the egg mixture, followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the chicken on the prepared baking tray, spray with oil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through, turning once.
Whipped Tahini Yoghurt
- Blend the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and sugar in a blender or with a hand blender until combined.
- Add the yoghurt and blend until well combined, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside in the fridge.
Salad
- Toss together lettuce, cucumber, red onion, radish, tomatoes, corn, avocado, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice and zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spread the tahini yoghurt over plates, then add the salad and sesame crumbed chicken.
- Garnish with coriander, then serve with lemon wedges and sliced bread, if using and enjoy.