PINEAPPLE MACADAMIA CHICKEN

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My family enjoys this summertime entree. It's quick, easy and oh-so-good served with cantaloupe wedges and iced tea. Each spicy-sweet bite reminds us of our trip to Hawaii.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1/8 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup crushed pineapple
1 tablespoon apricot preserves, warmed
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine the nuts, seasoned salt, jerk seasoning, minced onion, onion powder and pepper. Place egg in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg; coat with nut mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes., In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. In a small bowl, combine pineapple and apricot preserves. Place lettuce on each plate; top with chicken and pineapple mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Fat 61g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.