Basil, Cilantro And Macadamia Nut Chicken Recipe

Name: Basil, Cilantro And Macadamia Nut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken (I use breasts or thighs); 2 tablespoons fresh ginger; 5 cloves garlic; 3 jalapenos; 2 packages macadamia nuts (about 1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 (6 ounce) containers plain yogurt; 1 bunch basil, stems removed; 1/2 cup cilantro; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1 -2 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken (I use breasts or thighs)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger
5 cloves garlic
3 jalapenos
2 packages macadamia nuts (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 (6 ounce) containers plain yogurt
1 bunch basil, stems removed
1/2 cup cilantro
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 -2 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
salt and pepper

1
Put ginger, garlic and peppers into a food processor and process til smooth.
2
Add macadamia nuts and continue to process.
3
Add oil, lime juice yogurt, basil, cilantro and spices and process again until smooth.
4
Put the chicken in a medium bowl, and add the mixture, stirring to coat all pieces.
5
Cover and refrigerate chicken for 12 hours.
6
This step is not necessarily required (I have made it after marinating for only 1/2 hour, but the flavor is much better if you do let it marinate).
7
Heat a bit of oil (2 tbls) in a wok, or deep dish fry pan.
8
Add chicken and its marinade to pan and cook thoroughly, stirring frequently, until marinade sticks to chicken.
9
This will take about 20 minutes to 1/2 hour.
10
The mixture will look soupy at first, and then begin to thicken up as the sauce reduces.
11
I like a little heat, so I also add a little chili oil to the dish.
12
Serve with steamed jasmine or basmati rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken (I use breasts or thighs), 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, 5 cloves garlic, 3 jalapenos, and more.

Yes, Basil, Cilantro And Macadamia Nut Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil, Cilantro And Macadamia Nut Chicken

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