Best Coconut Macadamia Crusted Chicken Breasts Recipes

Macadamia Nut Chicken Breasts image

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 image

Provided by DailyInspiration

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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