Indian Chicken with Cashew Rice
- 1 large bunch cilantro (leaves and tender stems)
- 1 serrano chile pepper (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 clove garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 21/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup salted roasted cashews
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Set aside 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves for the rice.
- Puree the remaining cilantro leaves and stems, the serrano, garlic, 1/4 cup water, the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons coconut, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender until smooth, adding up to 2 tablespoons more water if needed.
- Toss the chicken thighs with half of the cilantro sauce on the prepared baking sheet; arrange skin-side up.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast until the skin is crisp and the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the curry powder, turmeric and a few grinds of pepper; cook, stirring, until toasted, 30 seconds.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring, until well coated, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Stir in the cashews, the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut and the reserved 2 tablespoons cilantro.
- Serve with the chicken; top with the remaining cilantro sauce.
- Per serving: Calories 780; Fat 47 g (Saturated 13 g); Cholesterol 190 mg; Sodium 530 mg; Carbohydrate 43 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 43 g
- Photograph by Charles Masters
cilantro, serrano chile pepper, clove garlic, lemon, coconut, kosher salt, chicken, vegetable oil, curry powder, turmeric, jasmine rice, cashews
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/indian-chicken-with-cashew-rice.html (may not work)