Spicy Tamarind Glazed Chicken Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Spicy Tamarind Glazed Chicken Tacos Recipe combines bold flavors with tender chicken for a delicious meal. The tamarind glaze adds a unique tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the spices, making these tacos a standout choice for any taco night.

The recipe is straightforward and perfect for weeknight dinners. You can customize your tacos with your favorite toppings, such as fresh cilantro, diced onions, or avocado.

Flavorful Chicken Tacos Recipe

These tacos feature marinated chicken cooked to perfection and coated in a spicy tamarind glaze. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 small corn or flour tortillas
Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Diced onions for topping
Sliced avocado for topping

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix tamarind paste, honey, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and caramelized.
Slice the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
Warm the Tortillas: In the same skillet, warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Place sliced chicken on each tortilla and top with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and avocado. Serve immediately.