Grilled Chicken Thighs with Tamarind & Orange Glaze Recipe
Ingredients
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- Grilled Chicken Thighs with Tamarind & Orange Glaze
- Chicken:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1 large clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Glaze:
- 2 cans (14 oz.) low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp tamarind concentrate (paste)
- 1 tbsp grated orange peel
- 1 tbsp peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
- 3-4 drops Sriracha sauce (or Tabasco), to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chicken:
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1439g | |
| Calories 1681 | |
| Calories from Fat 1118 | 67% |
| Total Fat 126.23g | 158% |
| Saturated Fat 37.24g | 149% |
| Trans Fat 0.31g | |
| Cholesterol 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium 1619mg | 67% |
| Potassium 1670mg | 48% |
| Total Carbs 82.04g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 66.99g | 45% |
| Protein 63.47g | 102% |
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