SEARED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TAHINI-YOGURT SAUCE

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Categories     Chicken     Yogurt     Dinner

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, grated
1½ teaspoons tomato paste
1½ teaspoons water, plus more for soaking
1½ teaspoons cumin seeds, coarsely ground
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup tahini
Salt
2 tablespoons dried currants
2 tablespoons dried cherries
¼ cup shelled pistachios, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped
¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon oil with onions, tomato paste, 1½ teaspoons water and cumin. Add chicken, toss to coat and let marinate 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine garlic with lemon juice and let marinate 10 minutes. Whisk yogurt, 1 tablespoon oil and tahini into marinated garlic until smooth. Season with salt. 2. In a second small bowl, soak dried fruits in hot water until swollen, 3 minutes. Drain fruit and wipe bowl clean. Return fruit to bowl and stir in nuts, 1 tablespoon oil and cilantro. 3. Brush marinade off chicken and season with salt. Slick a large pan with remaining oil and set over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, sear chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. To serve, place dollops of yogurt on four plates, top with chicken and spoon nut-fruit mixture over top.

Aya Hdj
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. Everyone loved it!


Billy Aldridge
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Anto_Moos
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ferri Cyanide
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Demarco Lynch
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I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Robert Guy
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was moist and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hridoy Mollick
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and tangy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


khuku moni
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


elias longoria
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. Everyone loved it!


Shabbir Alam
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tarec Merhi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Faith Thato
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


ABEDNEGO RONO
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Laura Vanes
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.