Grilled Tamarind and Orange Glazed Chicken
Grilled chicken breasts are marinated with olive oil, herbes de Provence, garlic, salt, and pepper, then finished with a glossy orange-tamarind glaze. Fresh orange juice and zest bring bright citrus flavor, while ginger and chile-garlic sauce add warmth to the sweet, tangy tamarind base. Serve it for a flavorful summer dinner or an easy grilled meal with family and friends.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Tamarind and Orange Glazed Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the chicken: Whisk oil, herbes de Provence, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 1 to 6 hours.
- 2
About 30 minutes before cooking, make the glaze: Whisk broth, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, melted butter, tamarind paste, and ginger together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook at a vigorous boil, whisking often, until the mixture has reduced and the glaze coats the back of a spoon, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in chile-garlic sauce, salt, and pepper. Reserve glaze in a small bowl for basting.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Spray a grill pan with cooking spray.
- 4
Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 5
Grill chicken on the preheated grill, basting occasionally with reserved tamarind glaze, until no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Transfer chicken to a serving plate and pour the remaining tamarind glaze over the top.
- Calories 529.24 kcal High 26%
- Protein 55.77 g Good Source 112%
- Carbohydrate 26.5 g 10%
- Total Fat 22.85 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 5.59 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 159.14 mg High 53%
- Sodium 344.65 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 1.85 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 20.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 68.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.45 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 186.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 55.77 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 42.29 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Tamarind and Orange Glazed Chicken is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Sauce, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 529.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Tamarind and Orange Glazed Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Sauce, Cooking Spray, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Tamarind and Orange Glazed Chicken?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 529.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Tamarind and Orange Glazed Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Grilled Tamarind and Orange Glazed Chicken healthy?
- Grilled Tamarind and Orange Glazed Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 529.24 calories and 55.77 g of protein, or 112% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 344.65 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.59 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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