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Chicken: Chicken Pasanda
posted by Terrytx 10-11-102 3:18 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Chicken Pasanda
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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 peeled fresh ginger
2 jalapeno pepper, seeded
2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt, divided
6 (4 ounce) skinless boneless 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
4 (6 inch) pitas, each cut into 6 wedges
Place 1/2 cup cashews in a food processor; process until smooth (about 2 minutes), scraping sides of bowl once. Add yogurt; process until well blended. Remove from processor; set aside. Combine onion, juice, ginger, and jalapeno in a blender or food processor; process until finely chopped.
Combine coriander and next 4 ingredients (coriander through cloves) in a large zip-top plastic bag; add 1/2 teaspoon salt and chicken. Seal bag and shake to coat.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken pieces. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
Add onion mixture to pan. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring frequently. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and yogurt mixture to pan; cook 3 minutes or until heated, stirring frequently. Spoon 1/2 cup yogurt mixture onto each of 6 plates. Top each serving with 3 chicken pieces. Sprinkle each serving with about 2 1/2 tablespoons pineapple, 1 teaspoon chopped cashews, and 1 teaspoon cilantro. Arrange 4 pita wedges on each plate.
386 cal, 11g fat, 27.7g pro, 40.3g carb, 2.9g fiber, 51mg chol, 3.2mg iron, 708mg sod, 206mg calc.
Source: Cooking Light-10/02
Serving Ideas : Use the pita wedges to scoop up the remaining sauce.
