Grilled Cashew Nut Chicken |
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Prep Time: 480 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 510 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. 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.
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