Lebanese Lemon Garlic Chicken (Al Aseel restaurant copycat)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile with a higher smoke point.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: sliced almonds

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories and more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers more protein while maintaining creaminess.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative with a longer shelf life.

Mix marinade ingredients: Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt.

Coat chicken pieces in the marinade and let marinate for 12 to 24 hours.

Whisk together the sauce ingredients: Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, water, and salt, and set aside for at least 1 hour.

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan over high heat.

Drain excess marinade from chicken and cook half the chicken pieces for 1.5 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and clean the pan before cooking the remaining chicken.

Spread half of the yogurt sauce on a plate, top with the cooked chicken, and smother with the remaining sauce. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

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