Tamarind and Paprika Glazed Chicken with Cilantro Skillet Corn

Name: Tamarind and Paprika Glazed Chicken with Cilantro Skillet Corn
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión latino-mediterránea
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp tamarind paste; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp water; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 cup red onion; 2 cups corn kernels; 1 tbsp butter; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro; 1 tsp lime zest; 1 tbsp lime juice

Golden, juicy chicken thighs brushed with a sweet-tangy tamarind, honey, and smoked paprika glaze, served with skillet corn tossed with onion, garlic, and cilantro. An original, flavor-packed recipe that feels vibrant yet weeknight-friendly.

20 minPrep

30 minCook

50 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (secados with papel of cocina)
6 g salt (divided)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
6 g smoked paprika (divided)
2 g ground cumin
12 g garlic (chopped, divided)
30 ml olive oil (divided)
45 g tamarind paste
30 ml honey
15 ml soy sauce
15 ml apple cider vinegar
30 ml water
8 g cornstarch
120 g red onion (diced small)
300 g corn kernels (fresh or congelados)
14 g butter
15 g fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 g lime zest
15 ml lime juice

Nutrition facts

per serving

422 kcal

Calories

31 g

Protein

22 g

Carbs

23 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

19 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairySoy

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Season the chicken thighs with 4 g (3/4 tsp) salt, black pepper, 1 tsp of the smoked paprika, cumin, and half of the minced garlic.
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2. In a small bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, water, cornstarch, and the remaining 1 tsp smoked paprika until smooth.
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3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden.
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4. Reduce the heat to medium, pour the tamarind mixture into the skillet, and gently turn to coat the chicken. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the glaze to begin thickening.
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5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 12 to 15 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the center reaches 74 °C / 165 °F.
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6. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil with the butter in another skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook for 3 minutes.
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7. Stir in the corn, the remaining garlic, and the remaining 2 g (1/4 tsp) salt. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until the corn is tender and lightly caramelized.
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8. Turn off the heat under the corn and stir in the cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
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9. Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon the glaze from the skillet over the top. Let it rest for 3 minutes so the juices can settle.
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10. Serve the glazed chicken over or beside the cilantro corn, making sure to spoon plenty of tamarind sauce from the skillet over each portion.

Chef tips

If your tamarind paste is very concentrated, add 1 extra tbsp water to loosen the glaze. For better browning, avoid moving the chicken during the initial sear.

Substitutions

You can use chicken breast instead of thighs, reducing oven time depending on thickness. Parsley can replace cilantro, and mild molasses can replace part of the honey for a deeper flavor. For a dairy-free version, swap the butter for extra olive oil.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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