{"id":2689,"date":"2026-04-10T06:06:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/seasonspoon\/?p=2689"},"modified":"2026-04-10T06:06:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:06:29","slug":"tamarind-glazed-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/seasonspoon\/2026\/04\/10\/tamarind-glazed-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Tamarind Glazed Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tamarind Glazed Chicken is a quick, flavorful dish that brings a taste of Southeast Asia to your table. The tamarind glaze\u2014a perfect balance of sour, sweet, and savory\u2014coats juicy chicken thighs in a glossy, caramelized sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it&#8217;s perfect for busy weeknights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:151px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/seasonspoon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/image-8-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/image-8-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/image-8-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/image-8-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/image-8-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/image-8.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the Chicken:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\u00bd lbs (680g) chicken thighs and chicken legs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon vegetable oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the Tamarind Glaze:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bc cup (60ml) tamarind paste (or 2 tbsp tamarind concentrate + 2 tbsp water)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup (60ml) soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup (85g) honey or brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon ginger, grated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon rice vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup (120ml) water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Garnish:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sesame seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green onions, sliced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Serving:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Steamed rice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:141px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Season and Sear the Chicken:<\/strong> Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Make the Tamarind Glaze:<\/strong> In the same skillet, combine tamarind paste, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and water. Bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened. For a thicker sauce, whisk in cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Glaze the Chicken:<\/strong> Return chicken to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning to coat in the glaze, until heated through and glossy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Serve:<\/strong> Transfer to a plate. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. 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