Spicy Garlic Cashew Chicken

Notes: the recipe calls for chicken thighs, but we prefer a mix or all chicken breasts--either boneless, skinless or bone-in. If using boneless chicken, decrease the weight to about 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. Cooking time with vary based on the type of chicken used, however. Chicken can marinade ahead of time in the fridge, up to overnight, or even in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

From Simply Recipes
Serves 4-6.

1 cup roasted cashews
6 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 jalapeño pepper, stems and seeds discarded, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
2 tablespoons water
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs

In a food processor or blender, add cashews, cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, jalapeño, lime juice, and water. Pulse until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reserve a fourth of the marinade to serve fresh with the cooked chicken. Use the rest to coat chicken.

Preheat broiler, grill, or grill pan. Broil or grill chicken, turning frequently, until golden and crisp and cooked through. This will take about 25-35 minutes on a grill or 10-20 minutes under a broiler. Serve with lime wedges and reserved marinade.




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