Grilled Cashew Nut Chicken

This dish comes from "The BBQ and Grill Book". Serve it with a green salad and a hot chilli dipping sauce. Prep time include marinade time.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  chicken legs or 4  chicken thighs or 4  chicken breasts
• 2  ounces cashews or 2  ounces  macadamia nuts
• 2  shallots, finely chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 2  red chilies, chopped
• 2  inches lemongrass
• 1  tablespoon tamarind paste
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon fish sauce
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon  rice wine vinegar or 1  tablespoon white wine vinegar

Directions

1. Using a sharp knife, slash the chicken pieces several time to the bone.
2. Set aside.
3. Place the nuts in a food processor and grind until fine.
4. Add the shallots, garlic, chillies, & lemon grass and blend.
5. Add the remaining marinade ingredients and blend again.
6. Spread the marinade over the chicken and leave for up to 8 hours in the fridge.
7. Cook the chicken on a medium heat BBQ for 25 minutes basting and truning occasionally.