Juicy chicken skewers marinated in a bold, tangy tamarind glaze, threaded with colourful peppers, onions, and tomatoes, then grilled to smoky perfection. The glaze—made with tamarind, soy, garlic, and ginger—delivers a rich balance of sweet, savoury, and citrusy tang, creating a glossy, flavour-packed finish. Perfect for BBQs or entertaining, this dish is simple to prepare yet packed with vibrant, crowd-pleasing flavour.
Chicken Skewers in Tamarind Glaze
Chicken Skewers in Tamarind Glaze
RoniB's Kitchen
4
30 minutes
324
Filipino
Main
Grilled chicken skewers in a sweet, tangy tamarind glaze—smoky, juicy and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- red and yellow bell pepper cut into squares
- red onions cut in quarters
- salad tomatoes
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- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 inch ginger grated
- 4 tbsp RoniB's Kitchen Tamarind Jam
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Directions
- Soak your skewers in water at least an hour.
Skewer chicken, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes alternately and place in a deep tray.
- In a bowl mix together the ingredients for the glaze.
- Pour glaze over the skewered chicken and vegetables and marinade for at least half an hour.
If using charcoal, start firing them up.
- Reserve the glaze when taking out the skewers from the tray.
- Grill over hot charcoal while basting with the reserved glaze