cilantro chutney chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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
• 1/4 cup ground unsalted cashews
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• remove and discard the skin from the chicken. wash parts and pat dry. combine the garlic and ginger and rub over the chicken. place the chicken parts in a 9x13 inch baking dish, cover with foil and set aside.
• meanwhile, place the cilantro, cumin, jalapeno chile pepper and lemon juice in a blender and puree until smooth, adding some water if necessary. set this aside for later. in a separate small bowl, combine the cashews with the cream. mix well and pour over the chicken.
• bake chicken at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes, or until chicken releases its juices. then bake, uncovered for 15 more minutes, allowing the liquid in the dish to thicken slightly to a gravy.
• remove from oven and combine the gravy in the dish with the reserved cilantro chutney. mix this well and serve over the chicken.