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Spiced Chicken Breast Gratin with tahini and lemon

The kind of Middle Eastern plate you make on repeat. tahini and lemon, a proper glaze, and a finish of fresh herbs.

5.0 from 4,159 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Spiced Chicken Breast Gratin with tahini and lemon
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tahini and lemon elements, and pat the chicken breast dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken breast. Reduce the glaze until sticky, then turn to coat everything in a glossy lacquer.

Stir in the sumac and the rest of the tahini and lemon flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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