Best 11 Chicken Curry In Cashew Sauce Recipes

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Chicken curry in cashew sauce is a delectable dish that combines the richness of chicken with the creamy texture of cashew sauce. This dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a favorite among those who enjoy Indian cuisine. Originating from the northern part of India, this dish is a popular choice for special occasions and gatherings, as it is easy to prepare and can feed a large number of people. The combination of tender chicken, creamy cashew sauce, and aromatic spices creates a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CASHEW CHICKEN CURRY



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Mooove over, real cream - this curry is made rich and creamy with (cow-free) cashew cream, which is remarkably similar to heavy cream in appearance, taste, and in-sauce behavior. In fact, cashew cream actually thickens up faster. You won't need anything too exotic, besides maybe garam masala, to make this straightforward recipe. Garnish with whole cashews, lime wedges, and cilantro. Serve with rice, garlic naan, or both!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups cold water
¾ cup whole roasted cashews
⅓ cup sliced green onions
⅓ cup freshly chopped cilantro
1 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Mix salt, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, turmeric, and garam masala together in a small bowl.
  • Cut a chicken thigh in half lengthwise along the crease. Halve the thicker portion to end up with three 2-inch pieces. Repeat with remaining chicken thighs.
  • Transfer chicken to a bowl. Add oil and about 1/2 of the spice blend; mix thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for 4 to 12 hours.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large pan over high heat until melted and golden brown. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Return chicken and accumulated juices to the bowl.
  • Heat remaining butter in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, remaining spice blend, tomato paste, garlic, and ginger. Cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and any accumulated juices.
  • Combine water and cashews in a blender; blend on high speed until very smooth. Stir cashew cream into the pan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until flavors blend, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in green onions and cilantro; taste for seasoning. Squeeze in lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 823.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CHICKEN CURRY WITH CASHEWS



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Make and share this Chicken Curry With Cashews recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Curries

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons curry powder or 3 tablespoons curry paste
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup cashews
1 cup coconut milk
cooked basmati rice or jasmine rice, to accompany
raisins or cashews, to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a 5- to 6-quart wide heavy pot over moderately low heat until foam subsides, then cook onions, garlic, and ginger, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add curry powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken and cook, stirring to coat, 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, including juice, and cilantro and bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving:.
  • Pulse cashews in a food processor or electric coffee/spice grinder until very finely ground, then add to curry along with coconut milk and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.9, Fat 41.9, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 145, Sodium 1465.3, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.4, Protein 34.4

CASHEW CHICKEN CURRY



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Make and share this Cashew Chicken Curry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Curries

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped (2 cups)
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
3 1/2-4 lbs chicken, cut into 10 serving pieces
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup cashews, roasted (1/4 lb)
3/4 cup plain yogurt
cooked basmati rice or jasmine rice
chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a 5- to 6-quart wide heavy pot over moderately low heat until foam subsides, then cook onions, garlic, and ginger, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook, stirring to coat, 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, including juice, and cilantro and bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  • Just before serving: pulse cashews in a food processor or electric coffee/spice grinder until very finely ground, then add to curry along with yogurt and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Note: Curry, without yogurt and cashews, can be made 5 days ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered; reheat over low heat before stirring in yogurt and ground cashews.

CHICKEN CASHEW CURRY



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This is an incredibly easy curry and especially yummy. It makes alot of sauce which is delicious with rice or soaked up with bread.

Provided by Kimke

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter
2 cups chopped onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup unsalted cashews
3/4 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted, then cook onions, garlic, and ginger, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add curry powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken and cook, stirring to coat, 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, including juice, and cilantro and bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Pulse cashews in a food processor until finely ground, then add to curry.
  • Add yogurt, mix well, and simmer uncovered, stirring, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve over basmati rice.
  • This can be milder or hotter depending on the hotness of your curry powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.4, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 168.1, Sodium 974.3, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 10, Protein 62

CHICKEN CURRY IN CASHEW SAUCE



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

Provided by AbbaGav

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 kg chicken breasts, boned and skinless
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 onions, grated
8 garlic cloves, crushed
1 inch fresh ginger, minced
2 fresh green chilies, grated or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons garam masala
salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup raw cashews, ground to a fine paste
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup non-dairy coffee creamer
2 tablespoons margarine
12 ounces diced tomatoes
1/4 cup cilantro

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into pieces. I generally go for very slender, flat pieces perhaps an inch or so in diameter.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions, garlic, ginger and chilies/pepper and fry over medium heat until the onions are browned.
  • Add the curry powder, garam-masala, salt, turmeric, paprika, and cashew paste and stir thoroughly. Cook for 5 minutes, until the oil separates from the masala.
  • Add the stock, mix, and cook for 3 minutes. Mix in the non-dairy cream (Riches or equivalent), margarine, tomatoes and chicken and stir thoroughly.
  • Cover and simmer for 40 minutes, until the chicken is tender, stirring occasionally and checking to be sure the sauce does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
  • Garnish with cilantro leaves.

GINGER CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS



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Inspired by some other stir-fry experiments, this is an attempt to recreate a Chinese takeout favorite from a restaurant I no longer live close to. Other veggies can be added as you like.

Provided by Colleen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon brown sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
¼ teaspoon curry powder
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into cubes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 green onions, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
½ cup cashews

Steps:

  • Whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and brown sugar in a bowl.
  • Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, and curry powder in a large, sealable plastic bag and shake to mix. Add the chicken to the bag and toss until well coated.
  • Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the green onions and bell pepper to the pan, cooking another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the sauce mixture into the chicken and vegetable mixture; reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dish and bring to a boil; allow to boil until the sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add cashews and toss to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 92.2 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1358.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CHICKEN CURRY WITH CASHEWS



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Categories     Chicken     Nut     Poultry     Dinner     Cashew     Curry     Winter     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped (2 cups)
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) chicken, cut into 10 serving pieces
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup cashews (1/4 pound)
3/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
Accompaniment: cooked basmati or jasmine rice
Garnish: chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a 5- to 6-quart wide heavy pot over moderately low heat until foam subsides, then cook onions, garlic, and ginger, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook, stirring to coat, 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, including juice, and cilantro and bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes. (If making ahead, see cooks' note, below.)
  • Just before serving:
  • Pulse cashews in a food processor or electric coffee/spice grinder until very finely ground, then add to curry along with yogurt and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.

THAI CASHEW CHICKEN CURRY



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Make this ahead of time and refrigerate before you need to serve it - the flavour will only improve! FAT REDUCING TIP: Mix together one 400ml can lite coconut milk and one 400ml regular fat coconut milk. This will greatly reduce the fat content without sacrificing the rich coconut flavour. Use one canful of this mixture for this recipe and freeze the rest for later use.

Provided by Emjay99

Categories     Curries

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon peanut oil, you'll need 2 half tablespoons separately
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, all visible fat removed
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon green curry paste, Thai Kitchen brand is recommended
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated, can be substituted with bottled ginger
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
200 ml light coconut milk, see fat reducing tip in comments above
200 ml coconut milk, regular fat
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil, chopped
1/2 cup whole dry-roasted cashews

Steps:

  • On medium high, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a non stick fry pan - a stove top wok works really well for this - and quickly brown (don't overcook) chicken thighs until golden and caramelized. Remove them to a sprayed casserole (with lid).
  • In the same pan heat another 1/2 tablespoon oil and caramelize the onion and garlic.
  • Lower the heat and add the curry paste, brown sugar, ginger, lime juice and fish sauce.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, cilantro and Thai basil.
  • Pour over the chicken, cover with the lid and bake in a 300 degree F preheated oven for one hour. Check and stir after first 30 minutes. Continue to cook until tender. Stir in cashews.
  • Cool to room temperature and serve on basmati rice the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.2, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 483.7, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4, Protein 31.5

COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY WITH CASHEWS



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This Sri Lankan curry goes together fairly quickly despite the long list of ingredients. I used skinless, boneless thigh meat, because it always stays moist and can absorb a lot of flavor from a short marinade in ginger, garlic and spices. To intensify the taste, the cashews and coconut are used two ways. First, a handful of each is ground to a powder and added to the sauce. Then after simmering for 30 minutes or so, the curry is finished with a generous cup of thick coconut milk and garnished with toasted cashews. I also added, because I like it and thought it would harmonize nicely, a totally nontropical vegetable, parsnip - optional, but delicious.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut in 3-inch chunks
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons grated garlic
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds
1/4 teaspoon allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup shredded dried unsweetened coconut
1 pound small parsnips, peeled and cut in 2-inch batons, optional
2 tablespoons ghee, coconut oil or vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups finely diced onion
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick
3 cups chicken broth or water
1 cup thick coconut milk
A few sprigs mint and cilantro for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Season chicken generously with salt and pepper and put it in a mixing bowl. Add ginger and garlic and massage into meat. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast cloves, fennel, cardamom, allspice, cumin and coriander until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Grind the toasted spices to a fine powder in an electric spice mill and add to chicken. Add turmeric, cayenne and lemon juice and mix well. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate up to 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Put cashews on a baking sheet and roast until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool. Spread the shredded coconut on the baking sheet and toast until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, then let cool. Grind the coconut with 1/4 cup cashews in a spice mill or small food processor to make a rough powder. Reserve 1/2 cup roasted cashews for garnish.
  • Bring a small saucepan of lightly salted water to a simmer, then add parsnips and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • In a wide heavy-bottomed pot, heat ghee over medium-high heat. Add cooked parsnips, if using, and sauté until lightly browned. Remove and reserve. Add chicken pieces to the pot, stirring occasionally until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, then remove and set aside. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes more. Add tomato paste and let it sizzle with onions for a minute or two. Add broth and bring to a brisk simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon and scraping up any caramelized bits from the pot. Add cinnamon stick, chicken and the ground coconut and cashew mixture. Adjust heat to a gentle simmer, cover and cook for about 30 minutes, until chicken is tender. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • To finish the dish, stir in coconut milk and add reserved parsnips. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until parsnips are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with reserved cashews. Garnish with mint and cilantro sprigs, if using.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 637, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 902 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CASHEW CURRY



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This easy low-carb lunch is packed with iron rich veggies, crunchy cashews and chicken. Serve with your favourite steamed greens and a scattering of coriander

Provided by Joe Wicks

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small onion , chopped
3-4 garlic cloves
thumb-sized piece ginger , peeled and roughly chopped
3 green chillies , deseeded
small pack coriander , leaves picked and stalk roughly chopped
100g unsalted cashews
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 ½ tbsp garam masala
400g can chopped tomatoes
450ml chicken stock
3 large chicken breasts (about 475g), any visible fat removed, chopped into chunks
155g fat-free Greek yogurt
10ml single cream (optional)
165g boiled or steamed greens (choose from spinach, kale, runner beans, asparagus or broccoli)

Steps:

  • Put the onion, garlic, ginger, chillies and coriander stalks in a small food processor and blitz to a paste.
  • Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the cashews and toast for 1-2 mins until light golden. Set aside and return the pan to the heat. Add the oil and stir-fry the paste for 5 mins to soften. Add the garam masala and cook for a further 2 mins.
  • Add the tomatoes and stock to the pan. Mix well, then tip into a blender with the cashews and blitz until smooth. Return to the pan, season and bring to the boil, then lower to a simmer.
  • Cook for 30 mins until the sauce has thickened then add the chicken, cover with a lid and simmer for another 15 mins, until the chicken is cooked through. Add the yogurt and cream (if using), and stir well to make a creamy sauce.
  • Scatter with the coriander leaves and serve with the greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 58 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

CASHEW CRUSTED CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts dipped in an apricot/mustard sauce, then rolled in chopped cashew nuts for a wonderfully tangy, crunchy and easy baked chicken dish. This recipe will satisfy anyone!

Provided by MR_PIANOMAN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
¼ cup prepared Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon curry powder
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup coarsely chopped cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine the preserves, mustard and curry powder in a large skillet and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until preserves are completely melted and smooth.
  • Place cashews in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip chicken breasts in skillet sauce, then roll in nuts to coat and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes. Boil any remaining sauce and serve on the side with the baked chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.5 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 686.5 mg, Sugar 38.2 g

Tips:

  • To make the cashew sauce extra creamy, soak the cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes before blending.
  • If you don't have garam masala on hand, you can make your own by combining ground cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon.
  • For a spicier curry, add more cayenne pepper or chili powder to taste.
  • Serve the curry with basmati rice, naan bread, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

This chicken curry in cashew sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of creamy cashew sauce and tender chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and flavorful curry recipe, give this one a try.

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