TAHINI CHICKEN SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Garlic     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Lemon     Bell Pepper     Summer     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (4 to 4 1/2 lb total)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2/3 cup well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 lb sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Rub chicken with oil in a shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) and sprinkle with pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Roast chicken until just cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • While chicken roasts, blend tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, and remaining teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth.
  • Blanch sugar snaps in a 2-quart saucepan of 1 minute, then drain in a colander. Rinse under cold running water to stop cooking and drain well.
  • When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove skin and discard. Remove meat from bones in large pieces, discarding bones, then pull meat into 1/3-inch-wide strips and transfer to a large bowl. Add sugar snaps, bell pepper, and dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

segunfunmi david
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The tahini dressing is so unique and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the chicken.


Babita Joshi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a packed lunch.


Remon Mia
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I love the unique flavor of this salad. The tahini dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the chicken.


Birendronath Roy
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Jito Khan
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


The Vivian's channel
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I'm not a big fan of tahini, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The dressing is actually really good and the chicken salad is very flavorful.


Raja Atta
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I made this salad for my lunch today and it was delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced and the tahini dressing is amazing.


Damilola Ibrahim
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped vegetables, such as celery or carrots, for extra crunch.


Isak Yasin
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I'm always looking for new ways to use tahini, and this recipe is a great option. The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the chicken.


Titus Arewadi
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The chicken salad was a hit at my last potluck. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Hkdkhd Hdiigd
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Angela G
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This tahini chicken salad is a game-changer! The flavors are so unique and delicious, and the tahini dressing is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again and again.