Best 8 Macadamia Nut Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Macadamia Nut Chicken Breasts, where crispy, golden-brown chicken meets the delightful crunch of macadamia nuts. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you craving for more. The chicken breasts are lovingly marinated in a zesty blend of herbs, spices, and citrus, ensuring every bite is packed with savory goodness. Coated in a crunchy macadamia nut crust and pan-fried to perfection, these chicken breasts achieve an irresistible balance between crispy and tender.

Accompanying the main course, discover a trio of equally enticing recipes. Treat yourself to a refreshing Avocado Salsa that bursts with vibrant flavors, complementing the richness of the chicken. Elevate your taste buds with a creamy and tangy Yogurt Sauce, adding a cooling touch to each bite. And for a delightful side, whip up a batch of fluffy and flavorful Coconut Rice, infused with the essence of coconut and spices.

This comprehensive culinary guide provides step-by-step instructions, insightful tips, and gorgeous photos to guide you through the process of creating these culinary masterpieces. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary adventure, our recipes are designed for success, ensuring you'll impress your family and friends with a meal that's both delicious and visually stunning.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MACADAMIA-CRUSTED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Macadamia-Crusted Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

100 g macadamia nuts
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
4 chicken breast fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place macadamia nuts in the bowl of the food processor and use the pulse button to crush. Transfer to a bowl. Add breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place flour on a plate. Lightly whisk eggs in a bowl. Dip chicken into flour. Shake off excess. Dip in egg, then macadamia mixture, pressing firmly to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.4, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 234.8, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3, Protein 10.3

MACADAMIA NUT CHICKEN



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Family Favorite Recipe - So simple yet simply delicious.

Provided by Iris Bonanno

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large skinned, deboned chicken breast
1/4 c macadamia nuts, chopped
1 c panko bread crumbs
1 c italian bread crumbs
1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 c milk
2 eggs
salt & pepper to taste
CREAM SAUCE
2 c milk
1/4 c soy sauce
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

Steps:

  • 1. Cut breast in half, removing any fat. Pound with meat hammer until all pieces are of uniform size. Add salt and pepper and set aside.
  • 2. In mixing bowl combine milk and eggs mixing well. In another bowl combine the chopped nuts,and both bread crumbs. In another bowl add the flour. First flour the chicken, shaking off access. Dip in the egg milk mixture. Then the bread crumb mixture, making sure all pieces are well coated.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 350*F and cook until juices run clear. About 20 minutes.
  • 4. To make the sauce: Bring milk, soy sauce and butter to a boil, turn down to a simmer. In small bowl mix the cornstarch and water and stir into a paste. Add the paste to the sauce mixture, add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until thick.
  • 5. Serve chicken over a bed of homemade mashed potatoes with your favorite fresh vegetables.

MACADAMIA NUT CHICKEN BREASTS



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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.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h8m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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.

MACADAMIA CRUSTED CHICKEN MEDALLIONS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup macadamia nuts (roasted and salted)
1/2 cup flour
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons pomery mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 large Spanish onion
1 roasted red pepper (or 1 jar), julienned
1 bunch fresh spinach
Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Make Macadamia flour: mix together flour, pulverized nuts and season with salt and fresh black pepper. Make egg dip for chicken breast: mix one egg with milk and 1 tablespoon mustard, and season with salt and fresh black pepper. Make mustard sauce: mix remaining mustard and mayonnaise, and thin with water.
  • Slice the chicken breasts in 3 horizontal slices. Pound them slightly between plastic wrap or waxed paper, season with salt and pepper. Slice the onion thinly, saute it in 1 tablespoon olive oil for about 4 to 5 minutes until caramelized. Remove from pan.
  • Flour chicken pieces and dredge in the egg dip, then flour them again. Saute them for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan to a baking sheet and bake them at 375 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes, or until juices run clear. Drain excess oil and breading from the saute pan, and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sliced garlic. Stir until golden. Add spinach and red pepper, sauteeing until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper, and transfer to the center of a serving plate. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. When melted, add the onions and cook briefly. Place on top of the spinach. Remove the chicken from the oven and fan it around the vegetables. Spoon the mustard sauce around it

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.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MACADAMIA NUT PESTO



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Make and share this Chicken Breasts With Macadamia Nut Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups fresh basil leaves
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup macadamia nuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup macadamia nuts
1 lb fresh spinach
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup pesto sauce
1 egg yolk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
salt
4 slices prosciutto, halved
4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved and flattened
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • For pesto sauce:.
  • In food processor with steel blade, process basil, garlic, add nuts and salt. With machine running, pour in olive oil in thin stream through feed tube; process till blended. Chill. (May ne frozen at this point). before using, blend in parmesan. makes one cup.
  • For filling:.
  • Heat oven to 350. Toasts nuts in oven for 3 minutes; set aside. In ten inch skillet, steam spinach over medium heat for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; drain. Rinse in cold water to stop cooking process. Place spinach in dry towel and squeeze till excess liquid is gone. Chop medium-fine. In small skillet, saute onion in butter over low heat; set aside. In large bowl, combine nuts, spinach, onions, pesto, yolk, pepper and salt.
  • To assemble:.
  • Heat oven to 375. Place half slice of prosciutto on each chicken breast.Spread filling evenly over prosciutto. Beginning with small end, roll up chicken. Place chicken rolls seam down in greased medium baking dish. Melt butter, remove from hear and add lemon juice; spoon over chicken. Bake 25-30 minutes basting with pan juices. chill. Slice chicken. Lighten remaining pesto with 4 tbsp mayonnaise and serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.6, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 120.3, Sodium 521.1, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2, Protein 27.9

MACADAMIA NUT CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TROPICAL MARMALADE



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This is different than the few similar recipes already posted to this site. It is included a cookbook I have called Chefs of Aloha: Favorite Recipes from the Top Chefs of Hawaii (and is attributed to Diamond Head Restaurant).

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
chicken marinade (recipe (below)
1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
tropical marmalade (recipe below)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 cups diced pineapple
3 cups diced papayas
1/2 cup gooseberry (optional)
6 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional)
1/8 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint (optional) or 1/8 teaspoon spearmint (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, and blend well. Add chicken breasts, and let marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
  • While chicken is marinating, prepare the Tropical Marmalade by combining in a saucepan all the Tropical Marmalade ingredients (except mint); bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and let simmer for 1 hour or until the mixture reaches jam consistency. Stir frequently to avoid scorching. Cool. Fold in fresh mint, to taste; set aside.
  • Remove chicken from refrigerator, and let drain. Combine macadamia nuts and bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken breasts in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and then coat with the macadamia nut mixture.
  • In a heavy skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Saute chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once. (Add a litte more oil if necessary, since macadamia nuts may absorb oil.).
  • Serve with Tropical Marmalade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750.9, Fat 42.5, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 190.9, Sodium 1607.5, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 29.4, Protein 41.2

COCONUT MACADAMIA CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS



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dad...this one's for you! Simple, and virtually no sodium. If you use the organic unsweetened coconut and unsalted butter you'll really only have 26mg of sodium per chicken breast. (the nutrition facts listed is based on sweetened coconut and salted butter). The amount of 1/2 and 1/2 used has 24mg sodium, the amount of sesame seeds used has 1mg sodium, and the amount of flour used has 1mg sodium (per serving).

Provided by Noni Suzanne

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 2 breasts, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 cup organic unsweetened flaked coconut
3 ounces natural unsalted macadamia nuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt substitute
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in baking dish.
  • Stir together sour cream and half and half; put in a gallon ziploc bag.
  • Put remaining dry ingredients in a small food processor and chop to desired consistency.
  • Place the dry ingredients in a seperate gallon ziploc bag.
  • Rinse and pat dry chicken breast and dip in ziploc bag of sour cream mixture, then place in nut mixture to coat.
  • Place chicken in baking dish and melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over chicken.
  • Bake at 350 for approx 35-40 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • If a darker crust is desired, place under the broiler for just a minute or two.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1240, Fat 103.9, SaturatedFat 54.6, Cholesterol 166, Sodium 141.9, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 41.1

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • If you don't have macadamia nuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or walnuts.
  • To make the sauce, you can use either chicken broth or vegetable broth. If you use chicken broth, the sauce will have a richer flavor.
  • Serve the macadamia nut chicken breasts over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This macadamia nut chicken breast recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is also healthy and delicious. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. The macadamia nuts add a nice crunch and a nutty flavor to the dish. This recipe is sure to please the whole family.

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