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Peranakan Chicken in Tamarind Sauce

Peranakan Chicken in Tamarind Sauce prepared dish

Peranakan chicken in tamarind sauce is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken with a tangy and aromatic tamarind sauce. This dish is a delightful representation of the rich culinary heritage of the peranakan culture. Serve it with steamed rice for a complete meal!

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 40 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include brown sugar, garlic, tamarind paste, fish sauce.
  • Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 800 g chicken thighs (bone-in, skinless)
  • 2 whole red chili (sliced)
  • 1 inch ginger (grated)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 200 ml coconut milk
  • 300 ml water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 whole lime (juiced)
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the pot and brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tamarind paste, coconut milk, sliced red chili, brown sugar, fish sauce, water, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Once cooked, squeeze lime juice over the chicken and stir to combine before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 950 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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