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GRILLED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO, CHORIZO SALAD & TAHINI | Steve's Suppers

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Grilled Chicken Salad With Tahini Sauce

Cultural Context

Grilled chicken salad with tahini sauce is a vibrant dish that marries the freshness of Mediterranean ingredients with the creamy richness of tahini. This dish is often enjoyed as a light yet satisfying meal, perfect for warm weather or a quick lunch. The use of tahini, a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, adds a nutty flavor that complements the grilled chicken and fresh vegetables beautifully. Today, variations of this salad can be found in many restaurants and homes, showcasing the global appeal of these simple yet flavorful ingredients.

MediterraneanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
0.5 lb heirloom tomatoes
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon shito
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons capers
1 cup cucumber
0.5 cup pickled onions
2 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons tahini

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese is lower in fat, while ricotta is often less expensive.

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free, and peanut butter is usually cheaper.

1

Slice heirloom tomatoes roughly and place them in a sieve over a bowl to catch the juice.

2

Add a good pinch of salt to the tomatoes and let them sit to release their juice.

3

Heat a pan with a touch of olive oil and add the diced shito, cooking for about 5 minutes.

4

Add thinly sliced garlic to the pan and cook until it is light golden brown.

5

Transfer the tomatoes to a bowl and add capers, cucumber, and pickled onions (or red onions if pickled are not available).

6

Add the cooked shito and garlic, along with some parsley.

7

For the dressing, add a splash of red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to the bowl and whisk together.

8

Add the dressing to the salad and mix with your hands.

9

Season the chicken with salt and olive oil on both sides and let it rest.

10

Prepare tahini dressing to serve with the salad and chicken.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixing

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

milkpeanuts

Also Known As

Grilled Chicken SaladChicken Salad with Tahini

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