Falafel-Crusted Chicken

Falafel-Crusted Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 3 cups falafel mix (about 1 5 ounces), weight will vary among brands, divided
  • olive oil
  • 2 plum tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber, peeled
  • prepared chummos

Preparation

Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally and then into thin strips. Set out 2 medium bowls. In the first bowl place l cup dry falafel mix. Place 2 cups of the mix into the second bowl. Add 2½ cups of water to the second bowl and stir until fully combined. Allow batter to rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, pour olive oil into a large skillet to come three-fourths of the way up the sides and heat over medium.

Toss each chicken strip into the bowl of dry falafel mix, coating well. Shake off excess.

Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes and cucumbers into medium dice.
Serve the falafel chicken with the diced vegetables and a dollop of chummos.

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Recipe by Susie Fishbein