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Prep time
5 minutes
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makes
about 2 cups
Author Notes
I’ve eaten and made more than my share of grilled chicken. And I can say that nothing tops off a chicken over coals better than this barbecue sauce. The seared tahini makes the skin extra crispy, and its nutty creaminess keeps your barbecue from getting too sweet. This recipe whips up in seconds and makes enough for about six pounds of chicken. You can also use it on baked chicken, grilled fish, roasted leg of lamb, or a baked bean casserole. Tip: This sauce will thicken as it sits. If it gets too thick, adjust its consistency with a small amount of water or fruit juice.
Reprinted with permission from The Tahini Table by Amy Zitelman, Agate Publishing, November 2020. —Amy Zitelman
Ingredients
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2/3 cup
premium tahini
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2/3 cup
ketchup
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1/2 cup
ice-cold water
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2 tablespoons
silan date syrup
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2 tablespoons
apple cider vinegar
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1 1/2 teaspoons
fine sea salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons
smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon
garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon
chili powder
Directions
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Whisk the tahini, ketchup, water, date syrup, vinegar, salt, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and chili powder in a medium bowl until well combined. Store in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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