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Chef Ana Sortun’s Seared Chicken Breasts With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce<\/p>\nChef Ana Sortun’s Seared Chicken Breasts With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce<\/p>\n
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5 T. olive oil<\/p>\n
1 medium yellow onion, grated<\/p>\n
1\u00bd tsp. tomato paste<\/p>\n
1\u00bd tsp. water, plus more for soaking<\/p>\n
1\u00bd tsp. cumin seeds, coarsely ground<\/p>\n
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved crosswise<\/p>\n
1 tsp. minced garlic<\/p>\n
2 tsp. lemon juice<\/p>\n
\u00bc C. Greek yogurt<\/p>\n
\u00bc C. tahini<\/p>\n
Salt<\/p>\n
2 T. dried currants<\/p>\n
2 T. dried cherries<\/p>\n
\u00bc C. shelled pistachios, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped<\/p>\n
\u00bc C. pine nuts, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped<\/p>\n
3 T. chopped cilantro<\/p>\n
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In a large bowl, combine 1 T. oil with onions, tomato paste, 1\u00bd tsp. water and cumin. Add chicken, toss to coat and let marinate 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine garlic with lemon juice and let marinate 10 minutes. Whisk yogurt, 1 T. oil and tahini into marinated garlic until smooth. Season with salt. In a second small bowl, soak dried fruits in hot water until swollen, 3 minutes. Drain fruit and wipe bowl clean. Return fruit to bowl and stir in nuts, 1 T. oil and cilantro. Brush marinade off chicken and season with salt. Slick a large pan with remaining oil and set over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, sear chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. To serve, place dollops of yogurt on four plates, top with chicken and spoon nut-fruit mixture over top.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Chef Ana Sortun’s Seared Chicken Breasts With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce 5 T. olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, grated 1\u00bd tsp. tomato paste 1\u00bd tsp. water, plus more for soaking 1\u00bd tsp. cumin seeds, coarsely ground 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved crosswise 1 tsp. minced garlic 2 tsp. lemon juice \u00bc C. Greek yogurt \u00bc C. tahini Salt 2 T. dried currants 2 T. dried cherries \u00bc C. shelled pistachios, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped \u00bc C. pine nuts,…<\/p>\n