TAMARIND "TERIYAKI" CHICKEN SKEWERS

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Tamarind

Provided by Jessica Goldman Foung

Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Low Sodium     Dinner     Healthy     Advance Prep Required     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon tamarind paste (or substitute with pomegranate molasses)
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons molasses
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 garlic cloves, diced
3/4 cup water plus 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sesame oil
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
Bamboo skewers
White toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
2 green onions, thinly sliced (everything but the bulb), for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small pot or saucepan, mix together the first 7 ingredients (tamarind paste to 3/4 cup water). Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and cook for 10 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with the 2 tablespoons of water until it is dissolved and smooth. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pot and stir until it is well combined and the sauce begins to thicken like a glaze. Continue to cook and reduce by one third, 2 to 3 minutes. Then turn the heat to the lowest possible setting and cover the pot with a lid to keep the sauce warm.
  • In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add your chicken pieces and about a quarter of the sauce and cook for 5 minutes without stirring. Then toss the chicken pieces, doing your best to flip them over, adding another quarter of the sauce. Cook until the inside of the meat is white, 6 to 8 minutes more.
  • Remove the chicken from the heat and allow it to rest until the pieces are cool enough to handle. Weave the chicken onto the bamboo skewers, about 4 per skewer, and lay them flat on a serving dish or a large plate. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the skewers and sprinkle with white toasted sesame seeds and the sliced green onions. Serve and eat immediately.

Athena Koichin
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I will definitely be making this recipe again. It was a big hit with my family.


Torun Dash Mitun
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I loved the tamarind teriyaki sauce. It was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Muskan kiani
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I would definitely make this again!


Stewart Blandford Dance
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I thought the chicken was a bit bland, but the sauce was good.


Stevemark Donmark
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Pak Islam
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Josh Trosh
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ellie Poppenger
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I'm not a big fan of tamarind, but I thought this recipe was pretty good.


Roy Travers
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly! The tamarind teriyaki sauce was amazing.


Jessica Golt
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Ahmed lalon
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the chicken skewers.


Sunset_Flower
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I liked that the sauce wasn't too sweet.


mr max
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The tamarind teriyaki sauce was sweet and sour, and the chicken was savory. I will definitely be making this again!


Eric Mazzarese
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This recipe was a hit! The tamarind teriyaki sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.