Spiced Chicken and Tahini Bowl

Name: Spiced Chicken and Tahini Bowl
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1.5 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground allspice; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 1.5 tsp salt; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 cup basmati rice; 1.7 cups water; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.3 cups tahini (sesame paste); Juice of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp water (plus more as needed); 1 clove garlic, finely grated; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 4 small pita breads (optional)

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A nourishing bowl with spiced chicken and tahini sauce.

55 min

cook 30 min

Middle Eastern

4.5 (100)

Ingredients

Instructions

In a bowl, combine olive oil, all spices, salt, and lemon juice. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and water until smooth and creamy. Add additional water, 1 tsp at a time, if thinner consistency is desired.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
Divide rice among four bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, and parsley. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce. Serve with pita bread if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 540 calories