Creamy Tahini Lemon Chicken with Charred Broccolini
Ingredients
- 1300 g fresh broccolini(300g)
- 230 ml extra virgin olive oil(27g)
- 315 g minced garlic(15g)
- 410 g fresh rosemary(10g)
- 55 g sea salt(5g)
- 63 g cracked black pepper(3g)
- 72 g red chili flakes(2g)
- 815 ml fresh lemon juice(15g)
- 9600 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs(600g)
- 1080 g premium runny tahini(80g)
- 1145 ml warm water(45g)
- 1230 ml fresh lemon juice (for sauce)(30g)
- 1310 g Dijon mustard(10g)
- 145 g honey or maple syrup(5g)
- 155 g onion powder(5g)
- 163 g garlic powder(3g)
- 173 g smoked paprika(3g)
- 188 g kosher salt(8g)
- 195 g coarse black pepper(5g)
- 2010 g fresh flat-leaf parsley(10g)
- 215 g fresh rosemary sprigs(5g)
- 225 g fresh lemon zest(5g)
- 231 lemon (cut into wedges)(120g)
- 2410 ml high-quality olive oil (for drizzling)(9g)
Instructions
- 1Whisk together tahini, warm water, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth and creamy.
- 2Pat chicken dry and rub with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add broccolini and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender with charred edges.
- 4Toss charred broccolini with minced garlic, lemon juice, and chili flakes for 1 minute, then set aside.
- 5In the same skillet, heat remaining olive oil and sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add chopped rosemary to the pan.
- 7Reduce heat to low and pour prepared tahini sauce into the pan, stirring gently to coat the chicken.
- 8Remove skillet from heat and let chicken rest in the warm sauce for 3 minutes.
- 9Arrange charred broccolini on a serving platter and place creamy tahini chicken alongside.
- 10Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon zest, rosemary sprigs, and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.