Curried Walnut Chicken

DESCRIPTION

This classic Indian dish isn’t full of heat, but it is definitely full of flavor! Marinated chicken strips are topped with a delightful Lemon Curry Sauce that incorporates finely chopped walnuts for a hint of nuttiness that blends perfectly with the savory spices.

Total Time
35 Mins
Serves
4
Meal
Dinner

Total Time

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
15 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
317 cal
Total Fat
16 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9 g
Cholesterol
75 mg
Sodium
600 mg
Carbohydrates
14 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
30 g

Ingredients

Chicken and marinade

  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sherry or red wine
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot or 1-1/2 teaspoons powdered ginger
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Lemon curry sauce

  • 2/3 cup chopped California walnuts
  • 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Chicken and marinade
  1. To make the marinade, in a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sherry or red wine, oil, sugar, garlic and gingerroot or powdered ginger. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Put the chicken in a large lock-top plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out and seal the bag tightly, then massage the bag gently to distribute the marinade.
  3. Place in a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or for up to 24 hours. Remove the chicken from the marinade; reserve the marinade.
  4. To barbeque the chicken, grill over hot coals, turning occasionally and brushing 2 or 3 times with the reserved marinade during the first 10 minutes.
  5. Total cooking time is about 15 minutes; chicken is done when it is opaque throughout, with no trace of pink in the center; cut into a couple pieces to be sure.
  6. Alternately, cook the chicken under the broiler, turning it once and brushing 2 or 3 times with the reserved marinade during the first 8 minutes.
  7. Total cooking time is 12-15 minutes, and the chicken is done when it is opaque throughout, with no trace of pink in the center. Cut into pieces to be certain.
  8. Serve breast halves accompanied by the Lemon Curry Sauce.
Lemon curry Sauce
  1. Combine walnuts, mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, curry and garlic in food processor, and pulse until walnuts are finely chopped and mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.