Coconut Chicken (Clone Of Cheesecake Factory'S Bang

Name: Coconut Chicken (Clone Of Cheesecake Factory'S Bang Bang Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb chicken breast tenders; 1 tablespoon chicken broth; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon dried cilantro; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely chopped; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch turmeric; 1 cup coconut milk (substitute light, no sugar added, if desired); 2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, finely ground; 1 teaspoon sugar (substitute Splenda, if desired); 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 cups shrimp, fully cooked; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (available in Indian and specialty stores); 2 teaspoons water; chopped green onion (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb chicken breast tenders
1 tablespoon chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch turmeric
1 cup coconut milk (substitute light, no sugar added, if desired)
2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, finely ground
1 teaspoon sugar (substitute Splenda, if desired)
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups shrimp, fully cooked
1 tablespoon tamarind paste (available in Indian and specialty stores)
2 teaspoons water
chopped green onion (to garnish)

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes per side or until browned and no longer pink in the center. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
2
Heat the broth in the same skillet. Add onion, garlic, cilantro, ginger, lemon zest, cumin and turmeric and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is tender but not browned. Stir in coconut milk, nuts, sugar, red pepper and shrimp. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
3
Remove the chicken and shrimp to a plate and keep warm. DO NOT discard the sauce in the pan.
4
In a small bowl, combine the tamarind paste and water. Stir into the sauce in the skillet and gently boil until thickened and the mixture measures about 1 cup. Evenly divide the chicken and shrimp among 4 plates.
5
Top with sauce and garnish with green onion.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb chicken breast tenders, 1 tablespoon chicken broth, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Coconut Chicken (Clone Of Cheesecake Factory'S Bang Bang Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coconut Chicken (Clone Of Cheesecake Factory'S Bang Bang Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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