Tahini and Lemon Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 minutes, 30 minutes inactive
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons tahini
2 lemons, juiced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Steamed spaghetti squash, broccoli, zucchini noodles etc., for serving
for the salsa:
4 medium tomatoes
1 handful parsley
1 handful basil or cilantro
Juice of 1 lemon
Directions:
Place the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, minced garlic, chicken in a bowl with a generous pinch of salt and pepper and mix well to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator (optional). Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place the chicken on the cookie sheet and bake for 25 minutes. Place the tomatoes, herbs, lemon and salt and pepper in the food processor and pulse until well combined, set aside. When the chicken is done turn the oven to broil for 2 or 3 minutes to make it golden brown. Place the chicken on top of your favorite steamed vegetable and top with herb salsa. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Protein: 48.6g, Total Fat : 17.5 g, Total Carbs: 10.4 g, Net Carbs: 6.7 g, Fiber: 3.7 g (nutrition facts based on 4 servings)
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