1 jalapeño pepper, stems and seeds discarded, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
2 tablespoons water
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 lbs bone-in chicken breasts
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, add cashews, cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, jalapeño, lime juice, and water. Pulse until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reserve a third of the marinade to serve fresh with the cooked chicken. Use the rest to coat the chicken.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Add chicken to a baking pan. Bake until top begins to brown and chicken is cooked through, about 30-40 minutes (less if using boneless). Serve with reserved sauce.
Notes
For freezing: Freeze uncooked chicken in marinade. Freeze reserved sauce separately. Defrost chicken and marinade, and continue with cooking instructions. Let reserved sauce come to room temperature before serving on chicken.