SAUDI TAHINI & TOMATO CHICKEN

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This is good. Enjoy with naan bread, Basmati rice such as Recipe #206772 or pita bread and a green salad. Recipe modified from http://arabicbites.blogspot.com

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 3 , 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 chicken breasts, pounded thin
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking onion)
more for cooking onion
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tablespoon ginger, peeled & finely grated
3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste)
1 teaspoon bahrat mixed spice (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
1 teaspoon curry powder (Julie's Curry Powder Mix is not to spicy and a nice one)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon rose water
1 1/3 cups water
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts thin.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high,.
  • Season chicken breasts with olive oil ,salt and pepper,cook 3 minutes per side.
  • In a large saucepan,heat more olive oil ,add onion, cook, stirring until beginning to brown 6-7 minutes.
  • Add ginger,garlic and spices, cook, stirring until fragrant.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, tahini, rose water and water, simmer for 10-15 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add chicken and fresh parsley, simmer for 20 minutes over medium heat.
  • Enjoy with naan bread, Basmati rice such as Recipe #206772 or pita bread and a green salad.

Vay Amann
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Valesca Chiunze
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The tahini and tomatoes give it a unique and delicious flavor.


Loweh Joel
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Munna
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Butter Fly
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing.


Travis Hartley
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This was my first time making Saudi chicken, and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


MrsS Sanders
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I'm not a big fan of tahini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tomatoes and spices balanced out the flavor perfectly.


Elisha Ingalls
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tahini and tomatoes go so well together.


Phone Tech
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Fabian Noueihed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out a bit dry. I think I should have used a different cut of chicken.


Junior Sainvilma
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This is a simple but delicious dish. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The sauce is amazing!


Tha Sauce 5280
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I made this last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy tahini sauce and the tangy tomatoes.


MAXIM FF
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the combination of tahini and tomatoes was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.