Macadamia Nut Crusted Chicken Recipe

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Macadamia Nut Crusted Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Make the Sauce
  3. 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.
  4. The Chicken
  5. Slice each chicken breast into 3 even slices. Pound them slightly between plastic wrap or waxed paper, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl, whisk until thoroughly blended. Set aside.
  7. Place finely chopped macadamia nuts into another shallow bowl.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Remove chicken from the oven and arrange on platter. Garnish with peppers. Sprinkle with chopped macadamia nuts, optional. Serve with sauce for dipping.
  11. Prep time and cook time are rough estimates and will vary on your level of cooking skills and your oven.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 780.13 Kcal (3266 kJ)
Calories from fat 496.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.13g 85%
Cholesterol 342.65mg 114%
Sodium 2218.89mg 92%
Potassium 977.1mg 21%
Total Carbs 7.08g 2%
Sugars 2.16g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 6%
Protein 65.92g 132%
Vitamin C 43.6mg 73%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 73.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 187.65 Kcal (786 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.26g 85%
Cholesterol 82.42mg 114%
Sodium 533.74mg 92%
Potassium 235.03mg 21%
Total Carbs 1.7g 2%
Sugars 0.52g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 6%
Protein 15.86g 132%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 73%
Iron 0.5mg 11%
Calcium 17.6mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.9
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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