Grilled Cashew Nut Chicken

Name: Grilled Cashew Nut Chicken
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

Submitted by Chippie1

"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."

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Ready In:: 8hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 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

Using a sharp knife, slash the chicken pieces several time to the bone.
Set aside.
Place the nuts in a food processor and grind until fine.
Add the shallots, garlic, chillies, & lemon grass and blend.
Add the remaining marinade ingredients and blend again.
Spread the marinade over the chicken and leave for up to 8 hours in the fridge.
Cook the chicken on a medium heat BBQ for 25 minutes basting and truning occasionally.

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Chippie1

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