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Coconut Chicken (Clone of Cheesecake Factory's Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Coconut Chicken (Clone of Cheesecake Factory's Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

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Coconut Chicken (Clone of Cheesecake Factory's Bang Bang Chicken

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lb chicken breast tenders
1 tbsp chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 tsp dried cilantro
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp lemon zest, finely chopped
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1 pinch turmeric
1 cup coconut milk (substitute light , no sugar added, if desired)
2 tbsp macadamia nuts, finely ground
1 tsp sugar (substitute splenda , if desired)
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
2 cups shrimp , fully cooked
1 tbsp tamarind paste ( available in indian and specialty stores)
2 tsp water
chopped green onion (to garnish )

Directions:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes per side or until browned and no longer pink in the center. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
Heat the broth in the same skillet. Add onion, garlic, cilantro, ginger, lemon zest, cumin and turmeric and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is tender but not browned. Stir in coconut milk, nuts, sugar, red pepper and shrimp. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
Remove the chicken and shrimp to a plate and keep warm. DO NOT discard the sauce in the pan.
In a small bowl, combine the tamarind paste and water. Stir into the sauce in the skillet and gently boil until thickened and the mixture measures about 1 cup. Evenly divide the chicken and shrimp among 4 plates.
Top with sauce and garnish with green onion.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	920.55 Kcal (3854 kJ)
Calories from fat	591.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	65.75g	101%
Cholesterol	115.1mg	38%
Sodium	1985.89mg	83%
Potassium	567.44mg	12%
Total Carbs	59.38g	20%
Sugars	3.85g	15%
Dietary Fiber	4.7g	19%
Protein	28.44g	57%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	10%
Iron	3.9mg	21%
Calcium	80.5mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	267.37 Kcal (1119 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.1g	101%
Cholesterol	33.43mg	38%
Sodium	576.79mg	83%
Potassium	164.81mg	12%
Total Carbs	17.25g	20%
Sugars	1.12g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.36g	19%
Protein	8.26g	57%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	10%
Iron	1.1mg	21%
Calcium	23.4mg	8%

* 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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