Ukwaju (Tamarind) Marinated Spicy Chicken Thighs
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Serve: 3 people
INGREDIENTS
A simple spice blend gives tons of flavor to the crispy skin and moist, juicy thigh meat.
Serve With: chapati
Main Ingredient: Chicken
4
Kenchic chicken thighs
1
tablespoon oregano
1
teaspoon of paprika
1
teaspoon of black pepper
1/4
cup of ukwaju (tamarind) paste
Sunflower oil
5
cloves of garlic
5
tablespoons vinegar
1/2
teaspoon of turmeric
1/4
teaspoon of chili flakes
Salt to taste
Method
- Place your chicken, vinegar, oregano, garlic, and ukwaju in a large bowl. Mix it together and add the paprika, turmeric, black pepper and chili flakes. To marinate the chicken, add in the vinegar and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Heat up the oil in a pan and shallow fry the chicken until completely cooked and crispy. Add black pepper and a slight sprinkle of oregano to complete the dish.
- Serve with hot chapattis and a fresh salad.