Chicken in cashew nut sauce is a flavorful and creamy Indian dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy cashew nuts, and a rich, velvety sauce. It is a popular dish in many parts of India, and is often served with rice or naan bread. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish makes it a favorite among both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Indian recipe, then chicken in cashew nut sauce is a great option. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will surely impress your family and friends.
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CREAMY CASHEW CHICKEN CURRY
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
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 IN A CASHEW NUT SAUCE
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
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 (INDIAN)
Make and share this Chicken in Cashew Nut Sauce (Indian) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by angel.lin
Categories Curries
Time 30m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cut the onions into quarters and place in food processor/blender for one minute.
- Add tomato paste, cashew nuts, garam masala, garlic, ginger, chili powder, curry powder, cumin, lemon juice, turmeric, salt and yogurt to the processed onions.
- Process all ingredients until well combined to form a puree.
- In a saucepan, heat the oil, lower the heat to medium and pour in the puree mixture. Add in the half and half, chicken broth and butter.
- Add in chicken and cilantro. cover the saucepan and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve garnished with chopped fresh cilantro over basmati rice.
- You may add additional chili powder/cayenne pepper to increase the spiciness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.2, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 122.6, Sodium 1214.5, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 37.1
THAI CHICKEN WITH CASHEW NUTS
A spicy, Thai style chicken dish with flavours of cashews, spring onions, and soy sauce. Serve over rice.
Provided by Shane Faz
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat sesame oil in a wok, and add cashews. Once brown, transfer cashews to a bowl. Set aside.
- Add chile peppers to wok, and sir fry for 20 seconds. Stir in chicken, and season with pepper and salt to taste. Cook chicken until no longer pink. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in cashews and green onions, and stir fry for 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 77.9 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 2114.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
Tips:
- To make the cashew nut sauce extra creamy, soak the cashews in warm water for at least 30 minutes before blending.
- If you don't have cashew nuts, you can substitute them with almonds or peanuts.
- For a spicier dish, add a teaspoon of red chili powder or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- If you want a sweeter sauce, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Serve the chicken in cashew nut sauce with steamed rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Chicken in Cashew Nut Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy cashew nut sauce is packed with flavor and the chicken is tender and juicy. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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