TAMARIND CHILI CHICKEN

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This is a dish given to me by friends from Sri Lanka. Tastes better the next day as the flavors mellow a little.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
8 -10 medium green chilies, de-seeded and diced
1 onion, finely diced
5 tomatoes, chopped or 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons tamarind pulp
1 tablespoon coriander seed, dry-roasted and coarsely ground
2 skinless chicken breasts, chopped into pieces

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wide saucepan and, when hot, add the mustard seeds.
  • Once the seeds start popping, remove the pan from the heat.
  • When the popping stops, return to the heat, reduce the heat and stir in the chilis and onion.
  • Fry for 8-10 minutes until the onions are soft.
  • Add the tomatoes and 1 cup water (if using canned tomatoes, drain juice into measuring cup and add additional water to equal 1 cup) and stir.
  • Stir in the tamarind and coriander seeds and season.
  • Add the chicken, mix well and cook over a medium heat for 8 minutes until cooked through.

Mary Oguche
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Yolo Bangani
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This dish is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


ConnerT Gaming
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I'm not usually a fan of tamarind, but this recipe changed my mind. The tamarind added a unique flavor to the chicken that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this dish again.


MRNUR YT
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover grilled chicken, and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Ibtisam Shah
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I love the combination of tamarind and chili peppers in this dish. The tamarind adds a unique flavor that I really enjoy, and the chili peppers give it a nice kick.


Lily
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This recipe is a great way to add some Asian flavor to your weeknight dinner routine. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Sheikhnoor Mohamed
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again for future potlucks.


tahseen rashid
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and sour flavor of the sauce, and they ate all of their vegetables.


Myagmar Shinebaatar
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this dish was not too spicy for me. The tamarind added a sweetness that balanced out the heat of the chili peppers.


Lucy Gbondo
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover roasted chicken, and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Charlene Bailey
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I'm a big fan of tamarind, and this recipe did not disappoint. The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Berenice Huerta
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This dish is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Shahanshah khan Khan
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I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy in this dish. The tamarind adds a unique flavor that I really enjoy. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Tony Der
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover grilled chicken, and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Ank Anos
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again for future parties.


Afner Tepayotl
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This dish was so easy to make, and it turned out so well! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Naval Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of tamarind, but this recipe changed my mind. The tamarind added a unique flavor to the chicken that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Zeke
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This tamarind chili chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet, sour, and spicy. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


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