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.

510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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.

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Basil, Cilantro And Macadamia Nut Chicken

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