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CHICKEN IN A CASHEW NUT SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken in a Cashew Nut Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 medium onions
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup cashew nuts
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon garlic, pulp
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons fresh coriander
1 tablespoon sultana
1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cubed
2 1/2 cups button mushrooms
1 1/4 cups water

Steps:

  • Cut the onions into quarters, place in a food processor or blender and process for about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato puree, cashew nuts, garam masala, garlic, chili powder, lemon juice, turmeric, salt and yogurt to the processed onions.
  • Process all the spice ingredients in the food processor for a further 1-1 1/5 minutes.
  • In a heavy-based saucepan, heat the oil, lower the heat to medium and pour in the spice mixture from the food processor. Fry for 2 minutes lowering the heat if necessary.
  • When the spice mixture is lightly cooked, add half the chopped fresh coriander, the sultanas and the chicken cubes and continue to stir fry for a further 1 minute.
  • Add the mushrooms, pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Cover the saucepan and cook over a low heat for about 10 minutes.
  • After this time, check that the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick. Cook for a little longer if necessary and serve garnished with the remaining fresh coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 66.1, Sodium 806.5, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 30.6

CHICKEN IN CASHEW NUT SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken in Cashew Nut Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons oil, divided
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup water, divided
4 ounces unsalted raw cashews, finely ground
1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
1 teaspoon garlic, grated
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, tenderloins removed
1/2 cup plain yogurt, whisked

Steps:

  • heat 2 tb oil in medium skillet and fry onion until well browned. cool slightly and then use food processor to grind browned onion with 1/4 c water, cashews, ginger, garlic, and cayenne until it forms a smooth, thick paste.
  • in large saucepan, heat remaining 1 tb oil along with butter. add cashew-onion paste and stir constantly over medium heat, deglazing the pan by adding a few tb water and using spatula to loosen browned bits until the sauce has browned evenly. this should take roughly 5 minute.
  • thin out sauce with remaining 1/2 c water and stir in salt. add chicken and turn to coat well with sauce. simmer, covered, over low heat until chicken is cooked through but not overdone, 8-10 minute you can discreetly pierce the thickest part of the chicken with a pairing knife and check for doneness. carefully turn chicken over during cooking. turn off heat.
  • remove chicken breats to serving platter, gently stir the yogurt into the sauce, and mix well. pour sauce over chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.2, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 80, Sodium 970.1, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 33.2

CASHEW CHICKEN STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chicken breast, salt, pepper, cornstarch, sesame oil, broccoli floret, red bell pepper, raw cashew, water, brown rice

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ tablespoon ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) pieces
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 cups broccoli floret
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) pieces
¾ cup raw cashew
½ cup water
brown rice, to serve

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
  • Heat a 9.5" fry pan over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken begins to brown.
  • Remove chicken and set aside in a separate bowl.
  • Add the broccoli and bell peppers, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, cashews and sauce. Stir together and allow sauce to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and serve over brown rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 19 grams

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