Tangy Tamarind Chicken Recipe

Experience a flavor explosion with our Tangy Tamarind Chicken! This vibrant dish boasts a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy, leaving you craving more. Tender chicken pieces simmer in a rich tamarind sauce, infused with aromatic spices. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight meal or impressive dinner party dish. Serve over fluffy basmati rice for a complete and satisfying experience.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 441.8 kcal
Protein 59g
Rating 2.8 (4 Reviews)
Tangy Tamarind Chicken

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tangy Tamarind Chicken

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How to Make Tangy Tamarind Chicken

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon black pepper powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, and 1 teaspoon coriander powder. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add 1 pound of cubed chicken pieces and sauté for 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
  4. Cover the pan and let the chicken cook in its own juices for 15 minutes, or until tender, on low heat.
  5. Open the lid and stir in 1/2 cup tamarind pulp, 1/4 cup hot tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 cup of water.
  6. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on high heat for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. Turn off the heat, garnish with fresh parsley sprigs, and serve hot over a bed of steamed basmati rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

36g

Carbs

6g