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Spicy, Garlicky Cashew Chicken

By ratherbeswimmin'

Added September 11, 2012 | Recipe #486744

Categories: Main dish Chicken thigh & leg Chicken

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30 mins

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

In 'In the Kitchen with a Good Appetite' by Melissa Clark

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Ingredients:

Servings:

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1 cup roasted salted cashews
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, with some stems
1/4 cup safflower oil or 1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 lime, juice of
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded (or not, to taste)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 lbs chicken thighs (and or or drumsticks)

Directions:

1

In a blender or food processor, combine the nuts, 2 tablespoons cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice, jalapeno, and 2 tablespoons water.
2

Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
3

Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
4

Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
5

Smear on enough cashew mixture to coat the pieces thoroughly, but don't make it too thick or the sauce will fall off into your grill (set aside any remaining mixture).
6

Let marinate at room temperature while you heat the grill or broiler.
7

Or refrigerate for up to 12 hours before cooking.
8

Preheat the broiler or grill.
9

Grill or boil the chicken, turning frequently, until it is crisp and golden on the outside and done on the inside, 20-30 minutes.
10

Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining 4 tablespoons cilantro and serve lime wedges and the remaining cashew mixture.