Tahini Chicken Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 4 cups cooked brown rice
- Optional: hot-pepper sauce to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Broth: In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the fat-free chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
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Mix in Tahini: Reduce the heat to low, then gradually whisk in the tahini, ensuring a smooth consistency.
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Add Flavor: Stir in the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and if desired, a touch of hot-pepper sauce for that extra kick.
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Incorporate Chicken: Add the cooked chicken to the saucepan, ensuring it’s evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
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Heat Through: Allow the chicken to heat through in the sauce for a few minutes, absorbing all the delicious flavors.
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Serve and Enjoy: Spoon the tahini chicken over a bed of cooked brown rice, and savor the delightful combination of flavors and textures.
This Tahini Chicken recipe is a delightful fusion of savory and nutty flavors, enhanced by the subtle sweetness of honey and the aromatic blend of garlic and ginger. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal, it’s a fantastic way to repurpose leftover chicken into a culinary masterpiece. Whether served over fluffy brown rice or accompanied by couscous, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and earn a well-deserved spot in your recipe repertoire.
