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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Tamarind & Orange Glaze Recipe
These grilled chicken thighs are coated in a wonderful sweet and savory tamarind orange glaze. A great way to elevate your next bbq meal!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
51 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 Servings
Calories: 629 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
The Chicken:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1 large clove garlic chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
The Glaze:
- 2 14 ounce cans each low sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate paste
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1 tablespoon peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
- 3-4 drops Sriracha sauce or Tabasco, to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
The Chicken:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs to the marinade and mix until the chicken is coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 6 hours, turning occasionally.
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The Glaze:
- In a large saucepan, whisk together chicken broth, orange juice, sugar, butter, tamarind concentrate (paste), orange peel, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture is reduced to ¾ cup and the glaze coats the back of a metal spoon, 25 to 30 minutes. The glaze should remain at a vigorous boil for the entire time to ensure quick reduction.
- Remove from the heat and add several drops sriracha sauce, as well as salt and pepper, to taste.
- (The glaze can be made up to 2 days in advance; cover and keep store in the refrigerator. Gently reheat before using.)
- Spray the grill with nonstick cooking spray. Heat grill to medium-high heat.
- Pour ¼ cup glaze into a small bowl. This will be used for basting. Reserve the rest of the glaze. Transfer the chicken to the grill and discard the marinade. Grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes per side, basting with the glaze on both sides of the chicken.
- Spoon the reserved glaze over the chicken and serve with rice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
629kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
237mg
(79%)
Sodium
576mg
(24%)
Potassium
868mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
490IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
26.6mg
(30%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 629
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 629kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 237mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 576mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 868mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.