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macadamia chicken breasts with tropical marmalade

(1 rating)
Northwestgal avatar
Recipe by
Vickie Parks
@Northwestgal
Renton, WA

This is a wonderful tropical main dish from Hawaii. The marinade is so good!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For macadamia chicken breasts with tropical marmalade

  • 6
    boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 c
    finely chopped macadamia nuts
  • 3/4 c
    plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3 lg
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • CHICKEN MARINADE:
  • 1/2 c
    low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    mirin (sweet japanese rice wine)
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    fresh ginger, minced
  • TROPICAL MARMALADE
  • 2 c
    diced pineapple
  • 3 c
    diced papayas
  • 1/2 c
    gooseberries (optional)
  • 6 Tbsp
    granulated sugar (or to taste)
  • 1/8 tsp
    prepared horseradish (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp
    chopped fresh mint or spearmint (optional)

How To Make macadamia chicken breasts with tropical marmalade

  • 1
    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.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    Remove chicken from refrigerator, and let drain.
  • 4
    Combine macadamia nuts and bread crumbs in a shallow dish.
  • 5
    Dredge chicken breasts in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and then coat with the macadamia nut mixture.
  • 6
    In a heavy skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once. (Add a little more oil if necessary, since macadamia nuts may absorb oil.).
  • 7
    Serve with Tropical Marmalade.
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