Pan Seared Advieh Chicken Breast with Avocado Tahini Sauce and Za’atar Roasted Tomatoes

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Pan Seared Advieh Chicken Breast with Avocado Tahini Sauce and Za’atar Roasted Tomatoes

Warming and floral notes from a Persian spice blend meet a rich and garlicky tahini avocado sauce, both of which get a lift from bright sweet acidic pops of roasted cherry tomatoes in this quick yet delicious Middle Eastern-inspired dish. I also like to cook chicken thighs like this, though the cooking time will need to be extended a bit.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Persian

Keyword advieh, avocado, Chicken, dairy-free, dinner, easy, egg-free, fast, lunch, main, Middle Eastern, nut-free, Persian, tomato, za'atar

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 379kcal

Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

Chicken

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast 4 6-ounce chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, or chicken thighs
2 tablespoons Advieh
salt to taste

Za’atar Roasted Tomatoes

1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon za’atar
salt to taste

Avocado Tahini Sauce

1 avocado pitted and peel removed
1 tablespoon tahini
1 garlic clove minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
1/8 teaspoon coriander ground

To Serve

parsley optional
dried rose petals optional

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Instructions

Pound the chicken to and even 1/4 inch thickness between two pieces of plastic wrap. I often use a rolling pin or large bottle in this task. Season the chicken with the Advieh and set aside.
Toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil and season to taste with salt. Place onto a broiler-safe pan and broil for 5-8 minutes, or until lightly charred. Sprinkle with Za’atar and set aside.
Combine all the avocado tahini sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or lemon, as desired.
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and when hot, add the oil and lay chicken in the pan. Keep the chicken in a single layer and cook for 2-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
To serve, spoon avocado onto plates, add the chicken, and scatter tomatoes over top. Garnish with fresh herbs and rose petals, if desired.

Notes

Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.14

Nutrition