Best Saudi Tahini Tomato Chicken Recipes

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CHICKEN SHAWARMA WITH TOMATO CUCUMBER RELISH AND TAHINI SAUCE



Chicken Shawarma with Tomato Cucumber Relish and Tahini Sauce image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 clove garlic, grated
6 pieces skinned and deboned chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch strips (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons quality olive oil
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 English cucumber, chopped
1 clove garlic, grated
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 small red onion, minced
Handful fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tahini paste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt
Four 6-inch store-bought white pita pockets
Olive oil

Steps:

  • For the shawarma: Mix the cumin, paprika, allspice, chili powder and garlic together. Place the chicken inside a resealable plastic bag with the olive oil. Add the spice mixture and rub in until fully incorporated. Seal that bag and place it into the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • After marinating, use the skewers to pierce the pieces of chicken through the center. Slide the pieces down leaving enough room for you to hold the skewer, about 3 pieces of chicken per skewer. Continue this process until chicken is all skewered. Sprinkle with salt and place on a hot oiled grill top for 4 minutes per side, or 8 minutes total.
  • For the relish: Mix the oil, vinegar, oregano, tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, onion, parsley and some salt and pepper.
  • For the tahini sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice and 1/4 cup water. Season with salt.
  • To serve, fill the pitas with the grilled chicken and serve with the cucumber relish and tahini sauce.

SAUDI TAHINI & TOMATO CHICKEN



Saudi Tahini & Tomato Chicken image

This is good. Enjoy with naan bread, Basmati rice such as Recipe #206772 or pita bread and a green salad. Recipe modified from http://arabicbites.blogspot.com

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.

TAHINI CHICKEN



Tahini Chicken image

The key ingredient, tahini, is a sesame paste available in Asian stores, but recently has been seen in major grocery chains. It tastes like a mix of Asian and Mediterranean, close to a peanut sauce satay but made from sesame. It's quick, tasty, and out of the ordinary. Serve over couscous or noodles.

Provided by Elaine Geiger

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup water
1 cube chicken bouillon
¼ cup tahini (sesame paste)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons butter, or as needed
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes, or more to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or as desired

Steps:

  • Bring water and bouillon cube to a boil in a pot until bouillon is dissolved; decrease heat to low. Whisk tahini, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger into bouillon mixture until smooth. Keep sauce warm over low heat.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Whisk flour into tahini sauce until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked chicken to tahini sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1618.6 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

TAHINI CHICKEN SALAD



Tahini Chicken Salad image

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.

TAHINI CHICKEN



Tahini Chicken image

This is a great change of pace using leftover chicken. From Prevention's Quick & Healthy Family Favorites Cookbook. Can also be served over couscous.

Provided by evewitch

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
4 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Bring the broth to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Whisk in tahini, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and hot-pepper sauce until smooth.
  • Stir in the chicken and heat through.
  • Serve over rice.

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