Chicken Salad with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons tahini; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 1 English cucumberpeeled and finely diced; 1/2 cup lightly packed mint, finely chopped; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs; Chipotle chile powder; Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish; Warm flatbread or steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup whole Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons tahini
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 English cucumberpeeled and finely diced
1/2 cup lightly packed mint, finely chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Chipotle chile powder
Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
Warm flatbread or steamed rice, for serving

1
In a medium bowl, whisk the yogurt, lime juice, garlic, tahini, turmeric and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
2
Fold in the cucumber and mint and season with salt and pepper.
3
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
4
Generously brush the chicken thighs with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and chipotle chile powder.
5
Grill the chicken over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred outside and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
6
Transfer the chicken to a carving board and let rest for 5 minutes.
7
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and transfer them to a large bowl.
8
Add half of the cucumber yogurt and toss well.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Transfer the yogurt chicken to plates, garnish with sliced scallions and serve with warm flatbread or steamed rice, passing the remaining cucumber yogurt at the table.

626

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons tahini, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Salad with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing

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