Spicy Chicken Breasts With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Breasts With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; Tahini-Yogurt Sauce; 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

Servings: persons

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
Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
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

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2
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.
3
Brown the chicken 11/2 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.
4
Tahini-Yoghurt Sauce:.
5
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.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika, 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken Breasts With Tahini-Yogurt 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.

Spicy Chicken Breasts With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

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