Chicken Pasanda

Name: Chicken Pasanda
Ingredients: 1/2 cup roasted cashews; 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt; 1 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger; 2 jalapeno peppers; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon salt (divided); 24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves (cut into thirds); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple; 2 tablespoons chopped cashews, roasted; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 24 inches pita bread (each cut into 6 wedges)

18 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup roasted cashews
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
2 jalapeno peppers
2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt (divided)
24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves (cut into thirds)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons chopped cashews, roasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
24 inches pita bread (each cut into 6 wedges)

Directions

1

Place 1/2 cup cashews in food processor and process until smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl once. Add yogurt and process until well blended. Remove from processor and set aside.
2

Combine onion, lemon juice, ginger, and jalapeno in a blender or in a food processor. Process until finely chopped.
3

Combine spices in a large zip lock bag. Add 1/2 tsp salt and chicken. Seal bag and shake to coat.
4

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
5

Add onion mixture to pan. Reduce heat to medium' cook 3 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring frequently. Add 1/2 tsp salt and yogurt mixture to pan; cook 3 minutes or until heated, stirring frequently.
6

Spoon 1/2 cup of yogurt mixture on to each of 6 plates. Top each serving with 3 chicken pieces. Sprinkle each serving with pineapple, cashews, and cilantro. Arrange 4 pita wedges on each plate.