Roast Chicken With Asparagus And Tahini Sauce

Name: Roast Chicken With Asparagus And Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (3 to 4 lb total); 1/3 cup well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste); 1/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 garlic clove, minced

Servings: persons

1
Put oven racks in middle and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
2
Toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 15- by 10-inch shallow baking pan. Roast on bottom rack, shaking pan once or twice, until just tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, pat chicken dry and sprinkle all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet (not nonstick) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken, turning over once, until golden, about 6 minutes total. Transfer skillet to middle of oven and roast until just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
4
While chicken roasts, puree tahini, water, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute. (Add more water if sauce is too thick.)
5
Serve chicken and asparagus drizzled with some of sauce and with remaining sauce on the side.

354

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken With Asparagus And Tahini Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!