Tamarind Glazed Chicken Skewers with Pickled Red Onion

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes. Mince garlic and ginger.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine tamarind paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.

   ~3 min
3. 3

   Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).

   ~15 min
4. 4

   While chicken marinates, thinly slice half a red onion. In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of water, and a pinch of salt. Add the sliced red onion, stir, and set aside to quick-pickle.

   ~5 min
5. 5

   Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.

   ~3 min
6. 6

   Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.

   ~10 min
7. 7

   Serve the grilled chicken skewers immediately with the pickled red onions.