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Roast Chicken With Asparagus And Tahini Sauce

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Ingredients

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2 lbs asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/3 cup well-stirred tahini
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced

Nutritional information

390.8
Calories
195 g
Calories From Fat
21.7 g
Total Fat
3.3 g
Saturated Fat
68.4 mg
Cholesterol
850.9 mg
Sodium
16.7 g
Carbs
6.5 g
Dietary Fiber
4.2 g
Sugars
36.4 g
Protein
406g
Serving Size

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Roast Chicken With Asparagus And Tahini Sauce

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    Found this in Gourmet magazine. Sounds very good! Tahini is a middle Eastern sesame paste.

    • 60 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Roast Chicken With Asparagus and Tahini Sauce, Found this in Gourmet magazine Sounds very good! Tahini is a middle Eastern sesame paste , Excellent recipe! I pan seared the chicken first, then set aside to drain, and used the remaining oil and chicken juices on the asparagus This was quick, simple and full of flavour I barely had time to snap a picture before it was devoured Yummy! Thanks jovigirl!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Put Oven Racks in Middle and Lower Thirds of Oven and Preheat Oven to 450f.

    2
    Done

    Toss Asparagus With 1 Tbsp Oil, 1/4 Tsp Salt and 1/4 Tsp Pepper in a 15 X 10 Inch Shallow Baking Pan. Roast on Bottom Rack, Shaking Pan Once or Twice, Until Just Tender, About 10 Minutes.

    3
    Done

    Meanwhile, Pat Chicken Dry and Sprinkle All Over With 1/2 Tsp Salt and Remaining 1/4 Tsp Pepper. Heat Remaining 2 Tbsp Oil in Ovenproof Skillet (not Non-Stick) Over Med-High Heat Until Hot but not Smoking, Then Brown Chicken, Turning Over Once, Until Golden (about 6 Minutes Total).

    4
    Done

    Transfer Skillet to Middle of Oven and Roast Until Just Cooked Through, About 5 Minutes.

    5
    Done

    While Chicken Roasts, Puree Tahini, Water, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Garlic, and Remaining 1/2 Tsp Salt in a Blender Until Smooth, About 1 Minute. (add More Water If Sauce Is Too Thick).

    6
    Done

    Serve Chicken and Asparagus Drizzled With Some of the Sauce and With Remaining Sauce on the Side.

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