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Trinidadian Coconut Tamarind Halal Chicken Thighs

Name: Trinidadian Coconut Tamarind Halal Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Ingredients: 600 g Halal boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat; 2 tbsp Trinidadian green seasoning; 2 tbsp Tamarind concentrate; 1 cup Unsweetened coconut milk; 1.5 tbsp Brown sugar; 1.5 tbsp Coconut oil; 1 medium Yellow onion, diced; 3 small Sweet pimento peppers, seeded and finely diced

Succulent boneless chicken thighs pan-browned and braised gently in a vibrant sauce of sweet-tart tamarind, coconut milk, and sweet pimento peppers.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

Technique to learn

Balanced Acid Reduction

Combining acidic tamarind paste with rich coconut lipids to build a rich, complex braising glaze.

Instructions

Step 1: Coat halal chicken thighs evenly with green seasoning and 0.5 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
Step 2: Heat coconut oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken thighs to the pan and brown for 4 minutes per side until lightly caramelized, then transfer chicken to a plate.

Step 4: Lower heat to medium, add diced yellow onion and pimento peppers to the remaining oil, and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.

Step 5: Whisk in tamarind concentrate, brown sugar, and unsweetened coconut milk, bringing sauce to a low boil.

Step 6: Return chicken thighs and accumulated juices to the pan, lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and sauce thickens.

Cooking tips

Sweet pimento peppers add authentic Trinidadian aroma without spicy heat.
Tamarind paste provides a rich tartness that pairs perfectly with sweet coconut milk.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Trinidadian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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