Name: Chicken with tahini dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lemons; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 4 chicken thigh fillets, cut in half horizontally; 3 tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoon finely chopped basil; 1/2 cup natural yoghurt; 2 tablespoon tahini; 2 tablespoon shredded mint; mixed salad, to serve; lemon cheeks, to serve

Ingredients

2 lemons

1/3 cup olive oil

2 clove garlic, finely chopped

1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

4 chicken thigh fillets, cut in half horizontally

3 tomatoes, coarsely chopped

1 red onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoon finely chopped basil

1/2 cup natural yoghurt

2 tablespoon tahini

2 tablespoon shredded mint

mixed salad, to serve

lemon cheeks, to serve

Method

1.Finely grate zest from 1 of the lemons. Juice both lemons to make 1/2 cup.

2.Combine 1 tablespoon of the oil, half the garlic, parsley and half the lemon juice in a shallow glass or ceramic dish. Add chicken. Turn to coat. Cover with plastic food wrap. Chill 10 minutes, to marinate.

3.Preheat a char-grill or barbecue on moderately high heat. Add chicken. Cook 5 minutes each side, or until browned and cooked. Transfer to a heatproof board. Cover with foil. Rest 5 minutes. Slice.

4.Combine tomato, onion, basil, 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil, and 2 tablespoons of the remaining lemon juice in a bowl.

5.Whisk yogurt, remaining oil, tahini, zest and remaining lemon juice in a glass or ceramic bowl. Season. Arrange chicken on a serving plate. Top with tomato salad. Drizzle tahini sauce over top. Sprinkle with mint. Serve with salad leaves and lemon cheeks.

Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. Stir well before using.
Note

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