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.

Jayden Philip
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These chicken skewers were a great way to use up some leftover chicken I had. The tamarind teriyaki sauce was easy to make and added a lot of flavor to the chicken. I served them with rice and vegetables and it was a quick and easy meal.


wolf cat
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I've made these chicken skewers several times now and they're always a hit. The tamarind teriyaki sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just grill them when I'm ready to e


Jaida Hesham
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These chicken skewers were easy to make and they turned out great! The tamarind teriyaki sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Faith Owino
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken skewers turned out dry. The tamarind teriyaki sauce was good, but the chicken was overcooked.


princess 254
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These chicken skewers were a nice change from my usual grilled chicken recipes. The tamarind teriyaki sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Alexia Alvarez
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken and these skewers were a great find. The tamarind teriyaki sauce was easy to make and added a lot of flavor to the chicken. I'll definitely be making these again.


Yunish Rai
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These chicken skewers were delicious! The tamarind teriyaki sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served them with rice and vegetables and it was a great meal.


jessica Lester
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I made these chicken skewers for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the tamarind teriyaki sauce. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mahi Virk
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These chicken skewers were so good! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the tamarind teriyaki sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I served them with rice and vegetables and it was a complete meal.


Ami Sagor
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I'm not a big fan of tamarind, but I really enjoyed these chicken skewers. The sauce was tangy and sweet, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Aniya Harris
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These chicken skewers were a great way to use up some leftover chicken I had. The tamarind teriyaki sauce was easy to make and added a lot of flavor to the chicken. I served them with rice and vegetables and it was a quick and easy meal.


Marvin Robinson
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I've made these chicken skewers several times now and they're always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just grill them when I'm ready to eat.


Sopky.777
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These chicken skewers were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The tamarind teriyaki sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I served them with rice and vegetables and it was a complete meal.


Taylor Missildine
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken skewers, but these were amazing! The tamarind teriyaki sauce was so flavorful and unique. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Ondrej Prelec
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These tamarind teriyaki chicken skewers were a hit at my last barbecue! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly balanced - tangy, sweet, and savory. I'll definitely be making these again.