Adapted from Bon Appetite (January 2011) – See our version
Tahini Yogurt:
3.5 TBSP fresh lemon juice
1 TBSP Baharat Seasoning (recipe follows)
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup tahini paste
Combine lemon juice, Baharat seasoning, and garlic in a medium bowl. Mix in yogurt and tahini. Season with salt to taste.
Chicken:
8 chicken thighs
1/2 cup coarsely grated onion
2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
2 TBSP olive oil
2 tsp Baharat seasoning
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Whisk onion, lemon juice, olive oil and Baharat seasoning in a large bowl. Add the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Marinate at least one hour.
Add oil to a large pan (we used a dutch oven) that can also go in the oven if possible. Sear the chicken thighs, about 3-4 minutes each side until golden brown. Place in a baking dish or keep in the same pan and cover with remaining marinade. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
Baharat seasoning:
1.5 TBSP dried mint
1 TBSP dried oregano
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
1.5 tsp ground nutmeg
1.5 tsp ground cumin
1.5 tsp ground nutmeg
Using pestle or blunt end of a wooden spoon mash all ingredients and 1 TBSP freshly ground black pepper in a mortar or small bowl 2-3 minutes.
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