SAUDI TAHINI & TOMATO CHICKEN

Saudi Tahini & Tomato Chicken image

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories Stew

Time 50m

Yield 3 , 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 chicken breasts, pounded thin
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking onion)
more for cooking onion
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tablespoon ginger, peeled & finely grated
3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste)
1 teaspoon bahrat mixed spice (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
1 teaspoon curry powder (Julie's Curry Powder Mix is not to spicy and a nice one)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon rose water
1 1/3 cups water
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Pound chicken breasts thin.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high,.
Season chicken breasts with olive oil ,salt and pepper,cook 3 minutes per side.
In a large saucepan,heat more olive oil ,add onion, cook, stirring until beginning to brown 6-7 minutes.
Add ginger,garlic and spices, cook, stirring until fragrant.
Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, tahini, rose water and water, simmer for 10-15 minutes over medium heat.
Add chicken and fresh parsley, simmer for 20 minutes over medium heat.
Enjoy with naan bread, Basmati rice such as Recipe #206772 or pita bread and a green salad.