Just like tahini, chicken is also a versatile ingredient, and it goes well with almost anything. What if we combine these two versatile ingredients: tahini and chicken? Why not, right? Try this Tahini Sauce for Baked Chicken Recipe, and let’s see what’s the result of combining to tasty versatile ingredients.
Tahini Sauce for Baked Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
1 whole or diced chicken breasts
1 lemon
3-4 tablespoons tahini paste
3 tablespoon chopped parsley
3 cloves and minced garlic
Cumin
Water
Salt
Directions:
For the dressing, mix together tahini paste and 1 fresh lemon juice in a bowl and stir until it thickens. Add water slowly until fluid consistency reached. Add minced garlic and salt to taste. Mix all together until ready. Place chicken a large bowl and pour over the dressing. Sprinkle cumin and chopped parsley on top of chicken. Bake for 40-50 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Serve hot, with rice or pita bread.
Health Benefits of Eating Chicken:
- Did you know that chicken contains one of the highest protein? Yes, chicken might be smaller than most meat that most people eat, but it is rich in protein. Protein helps in building and repairing muscles. 100 grams of chicken contains 18 grams of protein.
- If you want to loose weight, eat more chicken. And no, I’m not kidding, you should eat more chicken. As I have said, chicken is rich in protein, and protein is said to be effective in helping you loose weight.
- Chicken is rich in vitamins and minerals. It has a high content of B vitamins, which energizes your whole body. The different vitamins and minerals found in chicken can help elminate weakness, improve your nervous system and boost your immunity.
- If red meat causes cancer, chicken does the opposite. Chicken can help reduce the risk of various cancers.
- One of the oldest cure for common cold is chicken soup. And believe it or not, this is not some random superstition, it is based on facts. So, the next time you will feel nose congestion and sore throat, sip some warm chicken soup.
So, what are you waiting for? Eat chicken and tahini now, try the Tahini Sauce for Baked Chicken Recipe.