Spicy Garlic Cashew Chicken Recipe

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Spicy Garlic Cashew Chicken
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a blender or food processor, blend together the cashews, cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, jalapeño, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of water.
  2. Blend until a smooth paste.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Reserve a third of the marinade for serving with the chicken.
  5. Use the rest for coating the chicken.
  6. Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the chicken pieces.
  7. Coat the chicken pieces with the marinade.
  8. Chill for an hour or two.
  9. Bring to room temperature before cooking.
  10. Preheat broiler or grill.
  11. Broil or grill chicken, turning frequently, until golden and crisp and a meat thermometer reads 175°F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (not touching a bone), or when the juices run clear (not pink) when cut into with a knife.
  12. About 20 to 30 minutes.
  13. Serve with lime wedges, reserved marinade, and cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1469.94 Kcal (6154 kJ)
Calories from fat 1257.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 139.71g 215%
Cholesterol 237.83mg 79%
Sodium 626.98mg 26%
Potassium 725.22mg 15%
Total Carbs 25.33g 8%
Sugars 5.86g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10%
Protein 34.69g 69%
Vitamin C 12.7mg 21%
Iron 4.6mg 25%
Calcium 50.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 437.99 Kcal (1834 kJ)
Calories from fat 374.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.63g 215%
Cholesterol 70.86mg 79%
Sodium 186.81mg 26%
Potassium 216.09mg 15%
Total Carbs 7.55g 8%
Sugars 1.75g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.77g 10%
Protein 10.34g 69%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 21%
Iron 1.4mg 25%
Calcium 15mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 40.5
    Points
  • 42
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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