Baked Sesame Chicken Breasts

From 365 Ways to Cook Chicken.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  chicken breast halves or 12  chicken thighs
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1  teaspoon dried sage
• 3  tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Gently separate chicken skin from meat without removing it. Leave skin attached at several points.
2. In a small bowl, combine butter and sage. Spread 3 tablespoons under skin.
3. Place chicken, skin side up, in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
4. Brush chicken with remaining butter. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and bake 50 minutes until chicken is tender.