The Cheesecake Factory Bang-Bang Chicken & Shrimp

Description: A spicy Thai dish flavored with curry, peanut, chile
and coconut, sauteed with vegetables and served on a bed of rice.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound chicken breast tenders
1 tablespoon chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
pinch of ground turmeric
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, finely ground
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups fully cooked shrimp
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
2 teaspoons water
Chopped scallion for garnish
Cooked rice

Directions
Using a large skillet, heat oil and cook chicken - about 5 minutes
per side or until browned and no longer pink in the center. Remove
to platter and set aside.

2. Using same pan, heat broth; add onion, garlic, cilantro, ginger,
lemon peel, cumin and turmeric and cook for 5 minutes or until the
onion is tender but not browned; stir in coconut milk, nuts, sugar,
red pepper and shrimp.

3. Return the chicken to skillet, cover and simmer for 10 minutes
or until the chicken is heated through; remove to platter and keep
warm.

4. Using same pan (do not discard sauce) add tamarind paste and
water previously mixed in small bowl. Bring to a gentle boil until
thickened and mixture measure about 1 cup.

5. Cook and divide rice; evenly divide the chicken and shrimp among
4 plates. Top with sauce and garnish with scallion.

Serves 4

tip: Tamarind paste is available in Indian and
specialty stores.

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