Northern Thai Grilled Chicken with Spicy Tamarind Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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Juicy grilled chicken marinated with northern Thai spices, served with a tangy and spicy tamarind dipping sauce that balances smoky flavors. This Thai-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, boneless and skin-on, Garlic, Cilantro roots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 2 lbs) Chicken thighs, boneless and skin-on
4 cloves, minced Garlic
2 roots, finely chopped Cilantro roots
3 tbsp Fish sauce
2 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Brown sugar
1/2 tsp Ground white pepper
3 tbsp Tamarind paste
1 tsp Red chili flakes
2 tbsp Lime juice
1/4 cup Water
1/4 cup chopped, for garnish Mint leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped cilantro roots, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp ground white pepper to create a marinade. Add 6 chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely charred.
Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the tamarind sauce by whisking together 3 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tsp red chili flakes, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 4: Serve the grilled chicken hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, alongside the spicy tamarind dipping sauce.