Recipe: Spicy Moroccan Chicken with Yogurt Tahini Sauce

SPICY MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH YOGURT TAHINI SAUCE

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of hot paprika
1/2 teaspoon of sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
pinch of cayenne
kosher salt and black pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the paprikas, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Place the chicken in the bowl and toss to spice.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side.

Pour the excess oil from the skillet and place in the oven. Cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Serve with Yogurt-Tahini sauce (recipe follows).

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YOGURT-TAHINI SAUCE

1/2 cup tahini
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup honey
1 garlic clove, minced
kosher salt
white pepper
pinch of cayenne (optional)

Mix the tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, and honey together in a bowl. Season with salt, white pepper, and cayenne to taste. Serve immediately at room temperature.

adapted from source: The Jan & Micki Show