Lebanese Lemon Garlic Chicken (Al Aseel Copycat)

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the chicken [00:15]

Cut the chicken tenders into smaller, bite-sized pieces and remove any excess fat or sinew.

Step 2: Marinate [00:31]

Combine yogurt, lemon, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Leave to marinate for 24 hours.

Step 3: Make the Lemon Garlic Sauce [00:51]

In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, tahini, lemon, oil, water, garlic, and salt until smooth.

Step 4: Cook the chicken [01:10]

Heat a pan and sear the marinated chicken pieces in small batches until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan.

Step 5: Serve [01:41]

Spread the lemon garlic sauce on a plate. Top with the cooked chicken, drizzle with more oil, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with lemon wedges.