Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Tamarind Glaze and Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a tangy tamarind glaze, served with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for brightness. This Asian Fusion-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, salt, black pepper 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crisp. Flip and cook another 5 minutes.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl.
Step 4: Pour tamarind glaze over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, spooning glaze over chicken occasionally, for 5 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint over chicken before serving to add freshness and color.