Macadamia Nut Chicken Breasts
At a Glance
- Prep
- 2 hours
- Cook
- 8 minutes
- Total
- 2 hours 8 minutes
- Servings
- 6 serving(s)
Categories
- Chicken
- Main Course
- Hawaiian
- Stove Top
- Easy
Allergens
- Soy
- Tree nuts
- Wheat
- Eggs
- Milk
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 6. Current scale: 1x.
The Macadamia nut crust keeps the chicken moist and adds a rich nutty flavor. You can also use the crust for fish. Serve with Mango Salsa or Chutney. Posted by request from Sam Choy's "Island Flavors". Prep time includes marinating and chilling.
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Equipment
Heavy skillet
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb (Japanese Panko)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- coconut flakes
- thinly sliced onion, floured and deep fried
Instructions
Marinade: Combine ingredients.
Chicken: Marinate chicken for 1 hour, turning occasionally, then drain.
Combine nuts and bread crumbs.
Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs then coat with nut mixture and chill for at least 1/2 hour.
In a heavy skillet, heat oil and butter and sauté chicken over medium heat for 6-8 minutes turning once, adding more oil if necessary.
Garnish and serve with Mango Chutney.
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