Cashew-Cream Chicken Curry
Cashew-Cream Chicken Curry delivers a rich, silky sauce with gentle heat and warm spice from garam masala, cumin, and turmeric. Toasty cashews blend into a luscious dairy-free cream that coats tender chicken thighs, brightened with lime and fresh herbs. It’s special enough for a cozy weekend dinner yet comforting for any night you’re craving a deeply aromatic curry.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cashew-Cream Chicken Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, paprika, garam masala, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric. Set the spice mix aside.
- 2
Slice one chicken thigh lengthwise along the crease to split it in half. Cut the thicker half in two to make three 2-inch pieces. Repeat with the remaining chicken thighs.
- 3
Place the chicken in a bowl. Add oil and about 1/2 of the spice blend; mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 hours.
- 4
When ready to cook, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pan over high heat until it turns golden brown. Arrange the chicken in a single layer and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the bowl.
- 5
Melt the remaining butter in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, tomato paste, ginger, and the remaining spice blend. Cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and any accumulated juices.
- 6
Blend the water and cashews in a blender on high speed until very smooth, then stir the mixture into the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the flavors meld, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the green onions and cilantro; taste and adjust seasoning. Squeeze in the lime juice.
- Calories 429.37 kcal High 21%
- Protein 25.41 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 34.58 g 13%
- Total Fat 20.47 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 6.29 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 110.9 mg High 37%
- Sodium 212.48 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 3.29 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 4.6 g --
- Added Sugars 2.51 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 27.21 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 226.33 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 39.64 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.44 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cashew Cream Chicken Curry is made with 19 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 429.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cashew-Cream Chicken Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cashew-Cream Chicken Curry?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 429.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cashew-Cream Chicken Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cashew-Cream Chicken Curry healthy?
- Cashew-Cream Chicken Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 429.37 calories and 25.41 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 212.48 mg (9% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.29 g (31% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.51 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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