Crisp Spiced Chicken
- 2 plum tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (3 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup tahini paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dusting
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- One 6-ounce package falafel mix
- 2 pounds thin chicken cutlets
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Preheat the oven to 225.
- In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the feta, olive oil, jalapeno and parsley.
- In a mini food processor, puree the tahini with the water, lemon juice and garlic until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the sauce to a small bowl.
- Put the flour, beaten eggs and falafel mix in 3 shallow bowls.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper; dust with flour.
- Dip the chicken in the egg, then coat in the falafel mix.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil until shimmering.
- Working in batches, fry the chicken over moderately high heat, turning once, until crisp, 6 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Transfer to an ovenproof platter; keep warm in the oven.
- Serve the chicken with the salad and sauce.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/crisp-spiced-chicken (may not work)