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Spicy Chicken Breasts With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Spicy Chicken Breasts With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp hot paprika
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
4 chicken breast halves, on the bone skin on
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup tahini
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup honey
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
cayenne , to taste

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
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.
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.
Tahini-Yoghurt Sauce:.
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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	917.76 Kcal (3842 kJ)
Calories from fat	556.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	61.79g	95%
Cholesterol	183.08mg	61%
Sodium	1143.7mg	48%
Potassium	848.96mg	18%
Total Carbs	46.04g	15%
Sugars	21.03g	84%
Dietary Fiber	3.95g	16%
Protein	51.16g	102%
Vitamin C	9.6mg	16%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	185.4mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	264.46 Kcal (1107 kJ)
Calories from fat	160.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.81g	95%
Cholesterol	52.76mg	61%
Sodium	329.57mg	48%
Potassium	244.64mg	18%
Total Carbs	13.27g	15%
Sugars	6.06g	84%
Dietary Fiber	1.14g	16%
Protein	14.74g	102%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	16%
Iron	1.1mg	20%
Calcium	53.4mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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