Tamarind Chicken Skewers Recipe

Name: Tamarind Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 small chicken breast halves; 2 limes; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 little cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons tamarind paste; 5 tablespoons ketchup; 4 tomatoes; 4 ounces red onions; 1 red chile pepper; 2 avocados; 0.5 bunches cilantro; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

4 small chicken breast halves
2 limes
2 teaspoons paprika
2 little cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
5 tablespoons ketchup
4 tomatoes
4 ounces red onions
1 red chile pepper
2 avocados
0.5 bunches cilantro
salt
pepper

1
Place wooden skewers in water. Rinse chicken breast fillets, pat dry and cut into 2 cm (approximately 3/4-inch) cubes. Halve and squeeze limes. Thread chicken cubes onto the soaked skewers.
2
Combine paprika, cayenne pepper, 3 tablespoons lime juice, tamarind paste and ketchup. Place skewers in a container and cover with plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours.
3
Meanwhile, rinse the tomatoes and cut into quarters, removing stems. Seed tomatoes and cut each quarter in half crosswise. Peel the onion and chop coarsely. Halve chile pepper, remove the seeds, rinse thoroughly and chop finely. Halve avocados and remove the pits. Gently work a spoon between flesh and skin of avocado, removing the fruit. Cut into large cubes.
4
Rinse cilantro, pat dry and chop the leaves. Combine 1 tablespoon lime juice, tomatoes, onion, chile pepper and avocado, and season with salt and pepper.
5
Arrange skewers in a grill pan or on a charcoal grill and cook over medium heat for 7-8 minutes. Serve with avocado and tomato salad.

195

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 small chicken breast halves, 2 limes, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 little cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Tamarind Chicken Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tamarind Chicken Skewers

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