Best 5 Spicy Chicken Breasts With Tahini Yogurt Sauce Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our Spicy Chicken Breasts with Tahini Yogurt Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that blends bold flavors and creamy textures. This delectable dish features succulent chicken breasts marinated in a fiery blend of spices, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a delightful interplay of heat and smokiness. Accompanying the chicken is a luscious Tahini Yogurt Sauce, a velvety fusion of tangy yogurt, rich tahini, and aromatic herbs, creating a symphony of flavors that complement the spicy chicken perfectly.

The recipe also includes two additional variations to cater to diverse palates:

1. Spicy Chicken Thighs with Tahini Yogurt Sauce: For those who prefer dark meat, this variation offers tender and flavorful chicken thighs marinated in the same tantalizing blend of spices, ensuring a succulent and juicy experience.

2. Baked Chicken Breasts with Tahini Yogurt Sauce: This alternative is ideal for those seeking a healthier option. Chicken breasts are generously coated in the spice blend, then baked to achieve a crispy exterior and a moist, succulent interior. The Tahini Yogurt Sauce adds a luscious finishing touch, balancing the heat of the spices with its cooling and creamy embrace.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TAHINI CHICKEN



Tahini Chicken image

The key ingredient, tahini, is a sesame paste available in Asian stores, but recently has been seen in major grocery chains. It tastes like a mix of Asian and Mediterranean, close to a peanut sauce satay but made from sesame. It's quick, tasty, and out of the ordinary. Serve over couscous or noodles.

Provided by Elaine Geiger

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup water
1 cube chicken bouillon
¼ cup tahini (sesame paste)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons butter, or as needed
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes, or more to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or as desired

Steps:

  • Bring water and bouillon cube to a boil in a pot until bouillon is dissolved; decrease heat to low. Whisk tahini, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger into bouillon mixture until smooth. Keep sauce warm over low heat.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Whisk flour into tahini sauce until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked chicken to tahini sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1618.6 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

SHAWARMA-SPICED CHICKEN PITA WITH TAHINI-YOGURT SAUCE



Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce image

Traditional shawarma calls for roasting meat on a large vertical spit. We mimic the effect here by roasting at a high temperature, which yields chicken that is crisp on the outside yet moist and juicy on the inside.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     22-Minute Meals     Dinner     Chicken     Yogurt     Cucumber     Tomato     Roast     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
4 pitas
1 cup full-fat or low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon tahini
1/4 teaspoon grated garlic
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dill, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped mint, plus more for serving
1/2 large English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4"-thick half-moons (about 1 cup)
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
3/4 cup small cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (about 5 ounces)
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, cinnamon, 2 Tbsp. oil, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 12-15 minutes; wrap pitas in foil and warm in oven during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Meanwhile, mix yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl until incorporated. Fold in 2 Tbsp. dill and 2 Tbsp. mint.
  • Toss cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, remaining 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in another medium bowl.
  • Thinly slice chicken. Place 1 warmed pita on each plate and top evenly with chicken and tomato-cucumber salad. Drizzle each pita with 2 Tbsp. tahini-yogurt sauce; top with dill and mint. Serve remaining tahini-yogurt sauce alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Tahini-yogurt sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

TANDOORI SPICED CHICKEN BREAST WITH GRILLED TOMATO JAM AND HERBED YOGURT SAUCE



Tandoori Spiced Chicken Breast with Grilled Tomato Jam and Herbed Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground cayenne
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 (8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 pita breads, warmed on the grill
Tomato Jam, recipe follows
Herbed Yogurt, recipe follows
5 plum tomatoes
1 serrano chile
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grilling
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small Spanish onion, chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Pinch saffron
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high. Combine all spices and the oil in a medium bowl to make a paste. Rub a thin layer of the spice paste onto 1 side of each chicken breast. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until slightly charred and just cooked through. Remove from the grill, let rest 5 minutes, and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Serve openface on pitas: the chicken slices, a few dollops of Tomato Jam, and a drizzle of Herbed Yogurt.
  • Heat grill to high. Brush tomatoes and serrano with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes and serrano on all sides until charred. Remove from the grill and coarsely chop.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan on the grates of the grill or on the side burners. Add the onion and cook until soft. Add the tomatoes, serrano, balsamic vinegar, and saffron and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature before serving.
  • Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate if not using immediately.

SPICED ROAST CHICKEN WITH TANGY YOGURT SAUCE



Spiced Roast Chicken With Tangy Yogurt Sauce image

This weeknight meal is inspired by the spiced chicken and rice that draws lines at halal street carts across Manhattan. Whether it's lunchtime or late at night, the scent and Mediterranean flavors of grilled and chopped chicken served over turmeric-tinged yellow rice (or wrapped in pita) alongside shredded iceberg salad lures a crowd. Everything gets an imperative, generous drizzle of that signature creamy and tangy white sauce, made here with a blend of yogurt, mayonnaise and spices. Fresh garlic, cilantro and lemon juice are combined with a tasty mix of fragrant spices, then rubbed all over the chicken before it's roasted until golden and crispy. The iceberg-and-tomato salad offers a cool, refreshing contrast to the spiced chicken.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 cup neutral oil, such as safflower or canola
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and black pepper
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2 percent or whole-milk)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
A big pinch of granulated garlic
A big pinch of granulated onion
Salt and black pepper
To Serve:
1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 medium tomatoes, diced
Warm pita bread and hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken: Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine the oil, fresh garlic, coriander, paprika, cumin, oregano and granulated onion with half of the cilantro and half of the lemon juice; mix well. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and toss to evenly coat.
  • Spread the seasoned chicken in a single layer on a large sheet pan and roast until golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken roasts, make the white sauce: In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, granulated garlic and granulated onion; season with salt and pepper, then mix well; set aside.
  • Add the remaining cilantro and lemon juice to the roasted chicken and mix well, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Divide chicken, lettuce and tomatoes among 4 plates and drizzle with some of the white sauce. Serve with lemon wedges, plus pita and hot sauce, if using.

SPICY CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TAHINI-YOGURT SAUCE



Spicy Chicken Breasts With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce image

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.

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a quick and easy meal. If you prefer, you can use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, but you will need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the spices.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat until it is cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the chicken will not cook evenly.
  • Make the tahini yogurt sauce while the chicken is cooking. This sauce is a delicious and creamy complement to the spicy chicken.
  • Serve the chicken with rice, pita bread, or your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

This spicy chicken breast recipe with tahini yogurt sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of spices and yogurt, then cooked until it is tender and juicy. The tahini yogurt sauce is a creamy and tangy complement to the chicken. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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