Best Macadamia Nut Chicken Recipes

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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 NUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH HONEY-MUSTARD SAUCE



Macadamia Nut-Crusted Chicken With Honey-Mustard Sauce image

The honey-mustard sauce can easily be left off, children tend to like chicken better with sauces, however. Also could use thighs in addition to the legs or in place of for the grown-ups. From Recipe.com

Provided by Gagoo

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs chicken drumsticks
1 1/2 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix, crushed
1 (3 1/2 ounce) jar macadamia nuts, finely chopped
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons dijon-style mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Lightly coat a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. Skin chicken; set chicken aside.
  • In a shallow dish, stir together the stuffing mix and the nuts. In another shallow dish, combine the egg, milk and 2 tablespoons of the honey. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then into crumb mixture to coat.
  • Arrange chicken in prepared pan. Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into chicken registers 180°F Do not turn chicken during baking.
  • Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard and remaining 1 tablespoon honey. Serve chicken with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 177.5, Sodium 296.7, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 8, Protein 35.1

CRUNCHY MACADAMIA NUT CHICKEN OVER TROPICAL FRUIT PAELLA



Crunchy Macadamia Nut Chicken over Tropical Fruit Paella image

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.

MACADAMIA NUT BUTTER SAUCE (FOR CHICKEN OR FISH)



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Make and share this Macadamia Nut Butter Sauce (For Chicken or Fish) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped (about 2.5 oz)
1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and saute nuts until golden brown.
  • Add parsley.

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

CRUNCHY MACADAMIA NUT CHICKEN OVER TROPICAL FRUIT PAELLA



Crunchy Macadamia Nut Chicken Over Tropical Fruit Paella image

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.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GOAT CHEESE-MACADAMIA NUT CRUST AND PARSLEY-PIMENTO COUSCOUS



Roasted Chicken with Goat Cheese-Macadamia Nut Crust and Parsley-Pimento Couscous image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 5 ounces each
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup honey mustard
6 ounces soft goat cheese
1 cup macadamia nuts
1 cup couscous
1/4 cup diced pimentos
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Coat a shallow roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Season chicken all over with salt and black pepper and place in prepared pan. Brush mustard all over tops of chicken. Then spread with goat cheese. Place macadamia nuts in a plastic bag and smash with the flat side of a meat mallet or bottom of a heavy skillet until finely crushed. Sprinkle nuts over goat cheese. Cover pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 to 10 more minutes, until cheese is golden brown and chicken is cooked through.
  • While chicken is baking, cook couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork, and stir in pimentos, parsley and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Serve half of the chicken and all of the couscous. Reserve remaining chicken for the chopped salad, if desired.

BASIL, CILANTRO AND MACADAMIA NUT CHICKEN



Basil, Cilantro and Macadamia Nut Chicken image

Not your ordinary weeknight chicken, but after marinating, the dish is ready in about 1/2 hour! Make it the night before and you have a quick, delicious treat for dinner. The flavor will have you filling your plate again and again.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken (I use breasts or thighs)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger
5 cloves garlic
3 jalapenos
2 packages macadamia nuts (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 (6 ounce) containers plain yogurt
1 bunch basil, stems removed
1/2 cup cilantro
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 -2 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put ginger, garlic and peppers into a food processor and process til smooth.
  • Add macadamia nuts and continue to process.
  • Add oil, lime juice yogurt, basil, cilantro and spices and process again until smooth.
  • Put the chicken in a medium bowl, and add the mixture, stirring to coat all pieces.
  • Cover and refrigerate chicken for 12 hours.
  • This step is not necessarily required (I have made it after marinating for only 1/2 hour, but the flavor is much better if you do let it marinate).
  • Heat a bit of oil (2 tbls) in a wok, or deep dish fry pan.
  • Add chicken and its marinade to pan and cook thoroughly, stirring frequently, until marinade sticks to chicken.
  • This will take about 20 minutes to 1/2 hour.
  • The mixture will look soupy at first, and then begin to thicken up as the sauce reduces.
  • I like a little heat, so I also add a little chili oil to the dish.
  • Serve with steamed jasmine or basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 143.9, Sodium 195.5, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 56.7

MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED CHICKEN



Macadamia Nut Crusted Chicken image

I found this recipe on the Mauna Loa site about 8 years ago. The site has changed since that time. My family really enjoys this recipe. We all agree that the fresh lime juice in the sauce is key. So, for safekeeping and easy access to this recipe, here you have it! This recipe can be used as a main course or as an appetizer. If you can't find macadamia nut oil, as a substitute I would suggest using an extra light olive oil.

Provided by mimis food

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 pinch sugar or 1 pinch sugar substitute
1 fresh lime, juice of
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
sea salt
fresh ground pepper
1 cup roasted and salted macadamia nut, finely chopped
2 eggs
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
1 red pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon macadamia nut oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Make the Sauce
  • Mix the mayonnaise and sour cream together untill blended. Add sugar, juice of 1 lime, lemon pepper and garlice. Stir together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • The Chicken
  • Slice each chicken breast into 3 even slices. Pound them slightly between plastic wrap or waxed paper, season with salt and pepper.
  • Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl, whisk until thoroughly blended. Set aside.
  • Place finely chopped macadamia nuts into another shallow bowl.
  • Dip chicken strips in the egg, then coat with the finely chopped macadamia nuts. Place the macadamia nut covered chicken on a baking sheet and bake them at 375 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear.
  • In a saute pan, add 1 tbsp macadamia nut oil and garlic. Stir fry until garlic turns golden. Add red pepper strips to pan and continue to cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove chicken from the oven and arrange on platter. Garnish with peppers. Sprinkle with chopped macadamia nuts, optional. Serve with sauce for dipping.
  • Prep time and cook time are rough estimates and will vary on your level of cooking skills and your oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.2, Fat 43.3, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 183.6, Sodium 1644.8, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.3, Protein 31.9

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



Macadamia Nut Chicken image

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 CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH APPLE SALSA RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Macadamia Nut Crusted Chicken with Apple Salsa Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Wewah

Number Of Ingredients 14

CHICKEN:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch and cut in half
1 t. salt
1 t. black pepper
8 oz. macadamia nuts, finely chopped
3 T olive oil
SALSA:
1 large apple, cored and diced
1 1/2 c. diced fresh pineapple
3 T. minced fresh apples
1 jalapeno pepper
1/2 c. diced yellow pepper
1/4 c. sliced green onions
2 T. fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Salsa: Mix the salsa ingredients together in a large bowl and set aside. Chicken: Season the chicken with salt & pepper Place nuts on a sheet of waxed paper Press chicken onto nuts to adhere nuts, one side at a time. Set each piece aside until each slice of chicken is covered in nuts on both sides. Heat oil in large skillet and cook chicken over medium heat until golden about 3-5 minutes on each side. Serve the chicken topped with salsa.

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