Sticky Tamarind Chicken with Crisp Lettuce

Asian fish sauce

reduced sodium soy sauce

honey

toasted sesame oil

tamarind paste or concentrate

red chile flakes

Grated zest of 1 lime

garlic clove, minced

bone-in, skinless chicken thights, trimmed, about 5 oz each (if using boneless, 4 oz each)

Freshly ground black pepper

  jalapeño, sliced (optional)

cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Crisp lettuce leaves, such as Bibb or romaine, for serving