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Mediterranean Braised Chicken with Tahini-Tomato Sauce

Tender chicken breasts braised in a rich, velvety sauce made from fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, and creamy tahini, finished with a hint of chili heat.

🍽️ Any Dietmediterranean

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Serves

4

480

Calories

42g

Protein

18g

Carbs

26g

Fat

Ingredients

•1 package boneless chicken breasts

•1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes

•2 tbsp tomato paste

•1/2 cup tahini

•1 onion (diced)

•3 cloves garlic (minced)

•1 tsp chili flakes

•1 tsp paprika

•Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1.Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. 2.Sear chicken in a hot pan with olive oil until golden brown on both sides; remove and set aside.
  3. 3.In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant.
  4. 4.Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to caramelize the sugars.
  5. 5.Add fire-roasted tomatoes and 1/2 cup water; bring to a simmer.
  6. 6.Whisk in the tahini until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  7. 7.Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer on low for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
  8. 8.Adjust seasoning with salt and chili flakes before serving.

👨‍🍳 PRO TECHNIQUE

Follow Marcella Hazan's approach to tomato sauce by cooking the tomato paste until it deepens in color before adding liquids.

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