Although the flavors of tahini, sugar, and cinnamon work well together, the orange zest really makes these Cypriot tahini pies stand out. Although they are optional, sesame seeds give the pies a crisp texture. This hand pie, which is one of my favorites, has multiple layers of pastry and a delicious filling that melts in your mouth. On my YouTube channel, you may find the recipe’s video.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 35 mins |
| Total Time: | 45 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut in half
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a medium baking dish with 1/4 cup melted butter.
- Mix flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Beat together egg and milk in a second dish. Mix cheese, cereal, and bread crumbs in a third dish.
- Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, then press in breadcrumb mixture to coat. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons butter evenly over chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven until coating is golden brown and chicken juices run clear, about 35 minutes.
- Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 368 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g |
| Cholesterol | 120 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Saturated Fat | 13 g |
| Sodium | 866 mg |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
It was meant for me to find this recipe today. I actually had all the ingredients! I love it and this recipe will definitely be added to my forever favorites! Can’t wait to share it. Thank you for posting it!
This has become one of my family’s favorite recipes. I substituted grated Reggiano and Panka instead of the breadcrumbs and rice krispies. Aside from that I did not change anyhing else
SO freaking good!! My family loved this recipe. Thanks! (I didn’t have milk so I used heavy cream.)
Only made it a couple of times now but has been very good
Made as per recipe, see really good. Will be making again
It was fine, nothing to get really excited about. I followed the recipe exactly. I won’t bother making it again
This was delicious made exactly as the recipe reads. This recipe will go in my “forever” recipe book.
I’ve been making this for about 3 years. It’s still a hit every time I make it.
Turned out AMAZING! I tweaked the recipe and added sour cream and ranch in my egg mixture. Cheese croutons and corn flakes for my cereal mixture! White mozzerella instead of cheddar and parmesan in my flour mixture. A little broil at the end and its a masterpiece!
It was okay, but just okay. The breading needed more seasonings.
This recipe was awesome! My whole family loved it! It was a total win with the fussy, picky, vegetarian eaters in my household! A definite win in my house…it will be made again! Turned out great no changes to the recipe, followed it to the letter!
This was delicious. I used Panko instead of bread crumbs for extra crunch. A definite keeper of a recipe. Had it with mashed potatoes and green beans and a side salad. Will be making it again.
I prepared this for my Jamaican girlfriend and she called me the next iron chef, really great recipe… i did add a little Jamaican twist into it and it turned out really really outstanding
Oh my! I’m not a big fan of white meat, but this was OUTSTANDING.
Quick, easy, and really good. I substituted gluten free crackers with the breadcrumbs and cereal
Was somewhere between a 3 and 5 star. Found that surprising given the thousands of 5 star reviews. Reread the reviews and realized that majority of 5 star ratings made alterations to recipe. Next time will use suggestions and make some of my own. Starting with cutting back amount of butter in pan.
Made it exactly per the recipe. It was excellent – tasty, crispy coating and juicy inside. Definitely a keeper!
could only find rice cereal with cacao in it, used it anyway and it was fine. Really good and crispy. Loved it.
Great recipe
I just made this dinner, and it was a huge success, no picture cuz it didn’t last long, even the crumbs were gone!! thank you so much for sharing
Friend of mine makes this and he eyeballs everything so I was excited to find this recipe on here! Just finished prepping it (at work lol) to stick in the oven as soon as I get home. Probably 4th or 5th time I made it. For a not always confident cook this has always turned out great!