SPICY CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TAHINI-YOGURT SAUCE

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Oooh, I can't wait to make this one - I love Middle Eastern food! From the net for Zaar World Tour 05!

Provided by currybunny

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 chicken breast halves, on the bone skin on
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup tahini
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup honey
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
cayenne, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the spices in a small bowl. Put the chicken and spices in a mixing bowl and toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Put the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  • Brown the chicken 1½ to 2 minutes on the meaty side, then turn and brown for 3 to 4 minutes on the skin side. Pour out any excess oil. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is just cooked through. Serve with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce.
  • Tahini-Yoghurt Sauce:.
  • Mix tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, and honey together in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste. Serve at room temperature. Refrigerate if not using immediately, but this sauce should not be kept more than 24 hours.

Nontando Mashilwane
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Monalisa Thandolwenkosi
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This dish was amazing!


Akash Gill
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Muf Umar
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked, and the sauce was too thin.


Azom Ruhul
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The chicken was a bit dry, and the sauce lacked flavor.


family canas
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked well, and the sauce was flavorful.


Chima Eke
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this recipe was still enjoyable. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.


Doks Olivier
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was delicious, and I loved the way it paired with the chicken.


Saeeda Bano
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I love the combination of spices in this recipe. The chicken had a great kick to it, and the yogurt sauce helped to cool it down. I would definitely make this again.


Mya Gonzales
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This chicken dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the tahini yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.