Curried Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Curried Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless or 6 thighs, cut into medium to small pieces; 3 Tbsp. butter; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tsp. grated, fresh ginger; 1/2 tsp. chili (optional); 3 Tbsp. curry powder; 3 tsp. salt (optional); 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can peeled, whole tomatoes, finely chopped (2 c.); 2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped (mint may be substituted); 2 tsp. Garam Masala (an Indian spice mixture made in San Luis Obispo by The Spice Hunter; available in supermarkets); 1/2 c. plain yogurt; 4 oz. raw cashews, finely ground

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless or 6 thighs, cut into medium to small pieces
3 Tbsp. butter
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. grated, fresh ginger
1/2 tsp. chili (optional)
3 Tbsp. curry powder
3 tsp. salt (optional)
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can peeled, whole tomatoes, finely chopped (2 c.)
2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped (mint may be substituted)
2 tsp. Garam Masala (an Indian spice mixture made in San Luis Obispo by The Spice Hunter; available in supermarkets)
1/2 c. plain yogurt
4 oz. raw cashews, finely ground

1
Heat butter in a large skillet; gently fry garlic, onions and ginger until soft and golden, stirring occasionally.
2
Add curry powder and chili and stir for about a minute.
3
Add salt, tomatoes and cilantro and cook to a pulp, stirring with a wooden spoon.
4
Add chicken.
5
Stir well to coat chicken with spice mixture.
6
Cover and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Add Garam Masala and yogurt and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
8
Stir in ground cashews (use coffee grinder, blender or food processor to grind) and heat through.
9
Sprinkle extra chopped cilantro on top for color.
10
Serve with rice.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless or 6 thighs, cut into medium to small pieces, 3 Tbsp. butter, 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 2 large onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Curried Cashew 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.

Curried Cashew Chicken

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