Chicken Tabbouleh with Tahini Drizzle

Friday night I made hamburgers, and I thought this would be a tasty side-dish. 

In this particular circumstance I didn't use the chicken, I just wanted the Tabbouleh salad.

I've made other Tabbouleh that has a different "dressing"if you will. 

I just love the Tahini Drizzle though, not sure why.

So, this is a tasty dish for either a light main course with the chicken, or as a salad.

Now, dependent upon your taste buds... I just used one pack of mint...was not a cup.. I don't like the mint overpowering the other flavors, personally.

Also, depending on what brand of Tahini you buy, some seem to be stronger than others, so in the past I have added more lemon juice to the dressing mix.

Overall, do what fits for you, and you may need to play around with it a little.

Enjoy!

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked bulgur, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups chopped tomato 
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1 cup chopped green onions 
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup tahini (roasted sesame seed paste)
• 1/4 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon water

Preparation

1. 1. Combine 1 1/4 cups water, 1 cup bulgur, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes (do not stir) or until the liquid almost evaporates. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Place bulgur in a medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes.
2. 2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Sauté for 4 minutes on each side or until done; shred chicken. Combine bulgur, chicken, tomato, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl; toss gently.
3. 3. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, tahini, and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over salad.