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Falafel-Crusted Chicken with Tahini Sauce

Falafel-Crusted Chicken with Tahini Sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 8-10 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup homemade dried falafel mix
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • dash salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup tahini paste
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. Rub the foil with olive oil.
  • Drizzle chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Dip the chicken in the dried falafel mix and place on the baking sheet.
  • Cook the chicken for 15 minutes then flip and cook for 15-20 more minutes, until the tops of the chicken drumsticks are brown and crunchy.
  • Prepare the tahini: mix together the tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Slowly whisk in the water until combine. For a thinner sauce, add more water.
  • Get the homemade falafel mix recipe here.