A simple spice blend gives tons of flavor to the crispy skin and moist, juicy thigh meat.
- 4 Kenchic chicken thighs
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 5 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes
- 1/4 cup of ukwaju (tamarind) paste
- Salt to taste
- Sunflower oil
Method
- Place your chicken, vinegar, oregano, garlic, and ukwaju in a large bowl. Mix it together and add the paprika, turmeric, black pepper and chili flakes. To marinate the chicken, add in the vinegar and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Heat up the oil in a pan and shallow fry the chicken until completely cooked and crispy. Add black pepper and a slight sprinkle of oregano to complete the dish.
- Serve with hot chapattis and a fresh salad.