Best 2 Crunchy Macadamia Nut Chicken Over Tropical Fruit Paella Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the tropics with our Crunchy Macadamia Nut Chicken over Tropical Fruit Paella. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures that will transport you to a tropical paradise. The chicken is coated in a crispy macadamia nut crust and pan-fried to perfection, delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite. It is then nestled atop a bed of tropical fruit paella, a vibrant medley of juicy mangoes, pineapples, and red bell peppers infused with the aromatic flavors of saffron and paprika. This tantalizing main course is complemented by two refreshing side dishes: a Tropical Fruit Salsa, bursting with the vibrant flavors of pineapple, mango, red onion, and cilantro, and a creamy Avocado-Coconut Sauce, adding a touch of richness and tropical flair. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY MACADAMIA NUT CHICKEN OVER TROPICAL FRUIT PAELLA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 cups quick rolled oatmeal
1 cup macadamia nuts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/4 cup Parmesan, shredded
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 (6-ounce) chicken breasts
2 cups butter, melted
1/2 cup canola oil
Fruit paella, recipe follows
Chutney dipping sauce, recipe follows
2 cups mango chutney
1 cup diced pineapple
1 cup mayonnaise
2 medium onions, diced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 stalks lemongrass, crushed
2 cups jasmine rice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped ginger
2 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped green onion, white part only
1/2 cup water chestnuts, diced
1 small pineapple, diced
1 large star fruit, sliced
1 medium papaya, diced
1 medium mango, diced
2 tablespoons rum

Steps:

  • Place oatmeal in food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Remove to a bowl and set aside. Place macadamia nuts in food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not stuck together. Add nuts to oatmeal and mix well. Add flour, thyme, and Parmesan to mixture, mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Dip chicken breasts in butter, then dredge breasts in oatmeal mixture until breasts are well-coated. In large skillet heat canola oil over medium high heat. Add chicken in and fry, turning once until crispy and brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Or just brown and bake in 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Serve atop fruit paella with a side of chutney dipping sauce.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Serve with chicken.
  • Place rice in sieve and rinse under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well. In a saucepan heat the 1/4 cup olive oil and saute onion until softened. Add the lemongrass, rice and salt, stir well. Add broth, stir, cover and cook for 12-16 minutes over medium hat until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove and discard the lemongrass. Saute garlic and ginger in remaining olive oil about 4 to 5 minutes, until softened. Add red bell pepper, water chestnuts, and fruits and saute lightly for 2 minutes until heated through. Add rum and flambe to remove alcohol. Toss with rice and serve warm with chicken.

CRUNCHY MACADAMIA NUT CHICKEN OVER TROPICAL FRUIT PAELLA



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This is a Hawaiian variation of your typical fried chicken. The coating is so good with the macadamia nuts! I have adapted this recipe from the Hali'imaile General Store Cookbook. This is one of Maui's most celebrated restaurants. The rice is amazing and, in my opinion, well worth the time. The mango chutney actually reminds me of an ambrosia taste.The recipe includes a lot of steps and is somewhat time-intensive. Make it on a day when you have the time to enjoy your time cooking. Enjoy!

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 cup jasmine rice
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 onion, diced
1 lemongrass, stalk pounded
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons ginger, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped, white parts only
1/2 cup water chestnut, chopped
1/2 small pineapple, peeled and diced (you could use canned and then dice)
1 mango, pitted, peeled and diced
1 papaya, seeded, peeled and diced
1 cup mango chutney
1/2 cup pineapple, diced (again, you could use canned and then dice)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellmans)
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
3/4 cup macadamia nuts
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 oz each)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (depending on the size of your chicken breasts, you may need more. This amount was enough for us)
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Tropical Fruit Paella:.
  • Put the rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well. In a saucepan, heat 2 Tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sautee for about 3 minutes, until soft. Add the rice, lemongrass and salt and stir well. Add the stock, stir, cover and cook for 12 to 14 minutes over medium heat until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove and discard the lemongrass.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the remaining 2 Tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic and sautee for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, green onion, water chestnuts, and all the fruits and saute lightly for about 2 minutes, until heated through. Add this mixture to the rice and toss to combine. Keep warm until serving time.
  • Pineapple Chutney Dipping Sauce:.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  • Chicken:.
  • Put the rolled oats in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Put the macadamia nuts in the food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not stuck together. Add the nuts to the oatmeal and mix well. Add the flour, thyme and Parmesan cheese and mix well again. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Dip the chicken breasts into the melted butter. Dredge the breasts in the oats mixture until they are well coated.
  • In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts skin side down and fry, turning once, for about 4 minutes on each side, until crispy and brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • To Serve:.
  • Put a spoonful of the paella in the center of each plate and top with a chicken breast. Serve with the dipping sauce alongside.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is crispy, make sure the oil is hot before adding the chicken. The chicken should sizzle when it hits the oil.
  • If you don't have macadamia nuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or pecans.
  • To make the tropical fruit paella, you can use any type of tropical fruit that you like. Some good options include mango, pineapple, papaya, and kiwi.
  • If you don't have saffron, you can use turmeric as a substitute. However, saffron has a unique flavor that turmeric cannot replicate.
  • To make the sauce, you can use any type of white wine that you like. A dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, will work well.
  • If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth instead.

Conclusion:

This crunchy macadamia nut chicken over tropical fruit paella is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The chicken is crispy and juicy, the macadamia nuts add a nice crunch, and the tropical fruit paella is a colorful and flavorful side dish. This dish is sure to impress your guests!

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