0%
Skip to main content

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

Chicken Thighs

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve with hot chapattis and a fresh salad.

Leave a Reply