Shawarma-Style Chicken Farfalle with Cherry Tomatoes and Tahini Sauce
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with this innovative dish, where tender chicken, cherry tomatoes, and farfalle pasta come together in a rich tahini sauce, infused with the warmth of cumin and coriander. This recipe is a creative twist on traditional shawarma, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. The combination of textures and flavors will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of the Middle East.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Middle Eastern
- middle eastern
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- chicken
- cherry tomato
- farfalle
Ingredients
- 1.5lbschicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8ozsfarfalle, none
- 2cupscherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2cuptahini, none
- 2tbspslemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 1/4cupolive oil, none
- 1tspground cumin, none
- 1tspground coriander, none
- to tastenonesalt, none
- to tastenoneblack pepper, none
- 1/4cupfresh parsley, chopped
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
35g
70% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 6g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the farfalle according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the farfalle.
8mhigh heat - 2
In a large bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper to make the tahini sauce.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
6mmedium-high heat - 4
In the same skillet, add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they start to release their juices and soften.
4mmedium heat - 5
Add the cooked farfalle to the skillet with the cherry tomatoes and toss to combine, adding some reserved pasta water if the mixture seems dry.
2mmedium heat - 6
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and pour in the tahini sauce. Toss everything together, ensuring the farfalle, chicken, and cherry tomatoes are well coated with the sauce.
3mmedium heat - 7
Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
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Serve the Shawarma-Style Chicken Farfalle with Cherry Tomatoes and Tahini Sauce hot, enjoying the blend of Middle Eastern flavors and textures.
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