Tamarind Bbq Chicken Fiesta

Get ready for a flavor-packed Tamarind BBQ Chicken Fiesta straight from the heart of Trinidad and Tobago! This dish is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that will surely delight your taste buds.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad Tobago Bbq Chicken Tamarind Fiesta
Tamarind Bbq Chicken Fiesta

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 cup tamarind pulp
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix tamarind pulp, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, ginger, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
  3. Heat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and nicely charred.
  4. While grilling, baste the chicken with the remaining marinade to enhance the flavor.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Grill or stovetop grill pan Resealable plastic bag

Tools

Tongs Bowl Basting brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the Tamarind BBQ Chicken Fiesta with a side of coconut rice and a refreshing cucumber salad for a complete Trinidadian feast!

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add some finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper to the marinade. Adjust the amount according to your spice preference.

Cost

$15