SPICY CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TAHINI-YOGURT SAUCE

Spicy Chicken Breasts With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by currybunny

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon 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 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup honey
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
cayenne, to taste

Steps:

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 1½ 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.