Ingredients
- 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 jalapeno chile pepper, stem and seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup ground unsalted cashews
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- salt to taste
Why This Dish Is Hard To Resist
Pro Kitchen Tips
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors soak in.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat to keep it juicy and tender.
Step 1
Lightly heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take the chicken pieces, remove the skin, give them a quick rinse, and pat them dry with paper towels. Mix the garlic and ginger together, then rub that all over the chicken. Arrange the chicken in a baking dish and cover it with foil for now.
Step 2
Toss the cilantro, cumin, jalapeno, and lemon juice into a blender. Blend it until smooth, adding a splash of water if it’s too thick. Set this flavorful sauce aside for later. In a small bowl, stir the cashews and cream together until well combined, then pour that over the chicken in the dish.
Step 3
Pop the chicken in the oven and bake it covered for about 30 minutes, or until the juices run clear when you poke it. After that, take off the foil and bake it uncovered for another 15 minutes so the sauce can thicken up nicely.
Step 4
When it’s done, pull the chicken out of the oven and mix the thickened sauce in the dish with the cilantro sauce you made earlier. Give it a good stir to combine everything, then spoon it over the chicken and enjoy!
