Description
A flavorful dinner delight featuring marinated grilled chicken served in a bowl with fresh vegetables and tahini sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- ¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- Fresh Tomatoes and Cucumbers, diced
- Tahini Sauce
- Fresh Parsley and Mint, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper for at least one hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C) and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F/75°C).
- While chicken grills, whisk tahini paste with lemon juice and water until smooth.
- Chop tomatoes and cucumbers; mix with parsley and mint.
- After resting the grilled chicken, slice it thinly against the grain. Assemble bowls with rice or pita topped with veggies and tahini sauce.
Notes
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- This recipe can be adjusted for spice by adding chili powder if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg