Best Spicy Garlic Cashew Chicken Recipes

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Provided by mia.sarx

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cashews, roasted, salted
6 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (include stems)
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, sliced
1 lime, juiced, plus lime wedges for garnish
2 lbs chicken thighs

Steps:

In a blender or food processor, blend together the cashews, cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, jalapeño, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of water.
Blend until a smooth paste.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Reserve a third of the marinade for serving with the chicken.
Use the rest for coating the chicken.
Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the chicken pieces.
Coat the chicken pieces with the marinade.
Chill for an hour or two.
Bring to room temperature before cooking.
Preheat broiler or grill.
Broil or grill chicken, turning frequently, until golden and crisp and a meat thermometer reads 175°F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (not touching a bone), or when the juices run clear (not pink) when cut into with a knife.
About 20 to 30 minutes.
Serve with lime wedges, reserved marinade, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 820.8, Fat 64.1, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 897.5, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 45.9

SPICY GARLIC CASHEW CHICKEN image

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 Boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 Cup cashews
6 Tbsp rough chopped cilantro
4 - 6 Cloves garlic
2 Jalapeno peppers
2 Tsp brown sugar
1/4 Cup olive oil
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp lime juice
Salt & pepper

Steps:

1. In a food processor or blender, add the cashews, cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, jalapeno, lime juice and 2 tablespoons of water. Pulse or blend until the mixture is a smooth paste. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reserve 1/3 of the marinade for serving with the chicken. 2. Rinse & dry chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Coat with marinade & marinate several hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature before cooking. 3. Preheat broiler or prepare grill for medium direct heat. Broil or grill chicken, turning frequently, until golden and crisp and a meat thermometer reads 170°F. 4. Serve with lime wedges, reserved marinade, and cilantro.