Indian Spiced Chicken With Cashew Cilantro Pesto

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    298 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Indian Spiced Chicken With Cashew Cilantro Pesto

Add some aromatic warmth to your weeknight meal with this hearty Indian-Spiced Chicken With Cashew-Cilantro Pesto. It's also the perfect dish to wow your dinner guests.

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Ingredients

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For the Pesto:

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons cashews plus additional for garnish, roasted, salted
  • 1 1/2 cups cilantro lightly packed, plus additional for garnish, fresh
  • 6 tablespoons mint lightly packed, fresh
  • 1 1/2 jalapeño peppers fresh
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Chicken:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1 1/3 cups crushed tomatoes

To Serve:

  • cauliflower rice or regular rice

Instructions

  1. Place the cashews in a small food processor (mine is 3 cups) and pulse until they turn into fine crumbs. Add everything except the water and oil and blend until broken down.
  2. With the food processor running, stream in the water and oil until well blended, scraping down the sides as needed. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large pan on medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Cook the chicken until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. Once golden, add the garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and salt, and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add in the crushed tomatoes and 2/3 of the pesto. Stir until well combined. Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Serve over your rice of choice, garnish with more cilantro and cashews, and drizzle over the remaining pesto.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 1121mg (47%) Potassium 813mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1034IU (21%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 298kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 1121mg 47%
Potassium 813mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1034IU 21%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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