Best Cashew Crusted Chicken Breast Recipes

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PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN



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The simplest and most savory way to dress up chicken breasts for a quick supper is just to top them with mayonnaise, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs, and bake. Dinner will be ready in 30 minutes or less.

Provided by Hellmann's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
4 teaspoons Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise with cheese in medium bowl.
  • Arrange chicken on baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 95.6 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 373.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CASHEW CRUSTED CHICKEN



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This dinner party dish is easy enough to make for every day family dinners. Kids usually give it two thumbs up.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1/4 cup prepared dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon curry powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup coarsely chopped cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine the preserves, mustard and curry powder in a large skillet and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until preserves are completely melted and smooth.
  • Place cashews in a shallow dish or bowl.
  • Dip chicken breasts in skillet sauce, then roll in nuts to coat and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • You might want to line the pan with parchment or foil.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
  • Boil any remaining sauce and serve on the side with the baked chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.4, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 344.2, Carbohydrate 88.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 45.9, Protein 33.4

CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS



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My mom loves Chinese food. This easy recipe will help satisfy her desire when carry-out is not available.-Rick Shaw, Gainesville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup cold water
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup whole salted cashews
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry the celery, carrots and onion until crisp-tender. , Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and cashews; heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 31g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

CASHEW CRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST



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Delicious and easy...crusty chicken with a light sauce made from the pan drippings. Can also use almonds or pecans.

Provided by manushag

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 chicken breasts
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (seasoned)
1 cup cashews
1 egg, beaten with a bit of water
flour
canola oil
2 tablespoons cognac
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Slice chicken into thin strips.
  • Dredge in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Dip in beaten egg.
  • Crush nuts in food processor with bread crumbs until finely chopped, but not mushy.
  • Dredge chicken in nut mixture.
  • Fry in hot oil until browned on both sides.
  • Add cognac and butter to pan drippings and boil for a minute.
  • Pour over chicken.

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