Chicken With Chili Jam & Cashews Recipe

Name: Chicken With Chili Jam & Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Thai chili peppers seeded and chopped; 4 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil, divided; 1 red bell pepper medium, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic fresh, roughly chopped; 1 shallot medium, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons tamarind paste; 1 pound skinless chicken breasts boneless, cubed; 6 green onions sliced about 1-inch; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/3 cup roasted unsalted cashews; 1/2 cup thai basil leaves fresh, or regular basil leaves

Servings: persons

4 Thai chili peppers seeded and chopped
4 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil, divided
1 red bell pepper medium, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon garlic fresh, roughly chopped
1 shallot medium, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 pound skinless chicken breasts boneless, cubed
6 green onions sliced about 1-inch
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/3 cup roasted unsalted cashews
1/2 cup thai basil leaves fresh, or regular basil leaves

1
To make the chili jam: Place chili peppers, 2 tablespoons oil, red bell pepper, garlic, and shallots in a food processor. Process until smooth.
2
Heat a wok over medium heat and add the chili mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add in the sugar and tamarind paste and simmer for 10 minutes until the jam thickens. Remove from wok and set aside in a small bowl. Clean out the wok.
3
Reheat the wok over high heat and add the remaining oil. Stir-fry the chicken until browned, about 3-5 minutes. Add to the wok the green onions, cashews, fish sauce, and 4 tablespoons of the chili jam. Stir together until fully incorporated. Stir fry another 2 minutes and top with the basil leaves. Toss. Serve with a side of Jasmine rice.

445

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Thai chili peppers seeded and chopped, 4 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil, divided, 1 red bell pepper medium, seeded and chopped, 1 tablespoon garlic fresh, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Chili Jam & Cashews falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Chicken With Chili Jam & Cashews

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