Thai Tamarind Chicken

Thai Tamarind Chicken

This recipe for sweet and spicy Thai chicken incorporates a flavorful tamarind sauce and freshly grated ginger. Serve with jasmine rice or rice noodles.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
2 servings
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 14 ounces chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

Tamarind Sauce

  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 fresh green chile pepper, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon grated ginger

Directions

Step 1
Mix soy sauce and flour together in a large bowl until blended. Add chicken and mix until coated.

Step 2
Mix water, fish sauce, brown sugar, and tamarind paste together in a bowl.

Step 3
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic, chile pepper, and ginger and fry for 1 to 3 minutes. Remove chicken from the marinade and add to the wok; stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 the tamarind sauce mixture to the wok and continue stir-frying until liquid dries up. Add remaining sauce and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside and sauce is thickened to desired consistency, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Editorial Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

455
Calories
18g
Fat
26g
Carbs
45g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 455
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 24%
Saturated Fat3g 16%
Cholesterol113mg 38%
Sodium2553mg 111%
Total Carbohydrate26g 10%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars15g
Protein45g
Vitamin C56mg 281%
Calcium58mg 4%
Iron3mg 16%
Potassium580mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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