Sesame Chicken Squares

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Inspired by the rich taste of sesame noodles."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil or 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground chicken
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 cup firm white breadcrumb
• 1 cup thinly sliced scallion
• 1⁄4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1⁄2 cup coarsely chopped roasted peanuts
• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 egg

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a small skillet, heat the sesame oil and cook the garlic over med-low heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
3. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the ground chicken, rice, bread crumbs, scallions, cilantro, ¼ cup chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, pepper, egg, and cooked garlic mixture (use your hands to gently mix the ingredients).
4. Pat the mixture into a shallow 2-quart baking pan; spinkle the top with the remaining ¼ cup chopped peanuts.
5. Bake 45-50 minutes, until the loaf is firm and the top is richly browned; let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares.