Nirvana Chicken (Passover)

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 13

Nirvana Chicken (Passover) - An Exotic and Flavorful Dish

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 tablespoons margarine
	1 -2 tablespoon red curry powder or 1 -2 tablespoon madras curry
	1/2 cup fruity white wine , Riesling and Gewurztraminer are good
	8 chicken pieces , approx . 13 . 5 lbs
	1 cup Chinese duck sauce , Gold 's brand is good
	1/4 cup coconut , shredded
	1 tablespoon scallion , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons toasted almonds , finely chopped , peanuts if not making for Passover

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

342

Sugar

18g

Fat

20g

Nirvana Chicken (Passover) is a delicious and exotic dish that is perfect for any special occasion. The dish is named after the state of enlightenment in Buddhism, and it is sure to please even the most discerning palate. This dish combines the sweet and sour flavors of Chinese duck sauce with the aromatic spices of curry powder. The shredded coconut adds a tropical twist to the dish, while the toasted almonds add a nice crunch. Nirvana Chicken is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great dish for entertaining. It is perfect for Passover or any special occasion.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.	Melt margarine in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3.	Stir in curry powder and wine, and place chicken pieces in dish, turning to coat. Cover dish and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
4.	Remove cover, spoon duck sauce over chicken and sprinkle with coconut.
5.	Bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
6.	Sprinkle with scallion and almonds before serving.

PROS

Nirvana Chicken is an exotic and flavorful dish that is perfect for Passover or any special occasion.
It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.
The fruity white wine and Chinese duck sauce give the chicken a sweet and sour flavor that is balanced perfectly with the curry powder and shredded coconut.
The toasted almonds add a nice crunch to the dish.

CONS

The only downside to Nirvana Chicken is that it requires a few specialty ingredients like Chinese duck sauce and curry powder, but they can be found in most grocery stores or online.
This dish may not be suitable for those with allergies to coconut or nuts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Nirvana Chicken is a healthy and flavorful dish that is high in protein and low in fat. The chicken provides a good source of lean protein, while the coconut adds fiber and healthy fats to the dish. The curry powder and scallions have anti-inflammatory properties, and the almonds contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and vitamin E.