Cashew Chicken Curry Recipe
Creamy cashews add a velvety richness to this flavorful Cashew Chicken Curry. It's a delicious Indian dish that comes together in less than 30 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 452kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2" thickness
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Cashew Curry Sauce
- 1 white onion halved
- 2 medium tomatoes halved
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup water
- 14 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt NOT nonfat!
Instructions
- Place the chicken, 2 teaspoons curry powder, 2 teaspoons garam masala, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a zipper-close bag. Press out the excess air, seal the bag, and massage the spices into the chicken.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat; once hot, place the chicken breasts on the pan. Cook 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- While the chicken is cooking, place the onion and tomato in the bowl of a blender and process until pureed. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the onion-tomato mixture and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the spices and sugar.
- Place the cashews and water into the same blender bowl and puree. Transfer the mixture to the saucepan and add the coconut milk and yogurt. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes over medium.
- Turn the heat down to low and add the cooked chicken pieces. Simmer for 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Serve with basmati rice and warm naan bread.
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Notes
You can store this recipe in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 3-4 days. If you want to freeze this curry, you can do so for up to 1 month.
To reheat, you can do so on the stovetop over medium heat until everything has warmed through. Or you can microwave until everything has warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 204mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g
