Homemade tamarind sauce and roasted tamarind marinated chicken

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tamarind

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Fresh tamarind adds a more vibrant flavor, while lime juice is a budget-friendly alternative.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and adds protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor, while sugar is a more economical sweetener.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a fresh taste, and dried cilantro is more affordable.

Soak tamarind in water overnight, then squeeze out the pulp from the seeds.

Cook the tamarind sauce on low heat until it reduces and thickens, adding black pepper, salt, and apple cider vinegar for flavor.

Strain the tamarind sauce to remove seeds and skins, then transfer to a jar for storage.

Prepare chicken by rubbing it dry and poking holes for the marinade to penetrate.

In a bowl, combine chicken with tamarind sauce, black pepper, salt, coriander, milk, paprika, and chili sauce, mixing well to coat.

Marinate the chicken in the fridge for over 24 hours.

Cook the marinated chicken in an air fryer for about 45 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.

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