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Cashew Chicken I

SUBMITTED BY: Jan PHOTO BY: JenInCalifornia

"This is really easy. Raw cashews are available at health food stores. Using raw cashews does make a difference - there is no salt, they are much sweeter, and they are addicting as a snack!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 25 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped cashews
  • 10 buttery round crackers
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place crackers, cashews, and coconut in a food processor, and process until they are coarsely chopped.
  3. Dip chicken in melted butter and roll in cracker mixture. Place chicken in foil lined baking dish. Any extra cracker mixture can be blended with a little of the left over butter, and gently packed on to the chicken breasts.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2003 by LARARENEE
This was great. I just finished eating it with my mother and we both adored it. I know this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2004 by MANGYCAT
An absolutely wonderful recipe! I went with the sweetened coconut and salted cashews as did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2003 by ANUBUG
I think the type of cracker matters! I used champagne cracked pepper - not buttery enough I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2006 by JenInCalifornia
This is a yummy recipe. I used smaller pieces of chicken to get more of the cashew coating... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2005 by SHANGRILARCADIA
I ran out of ritz crackers, so I substituted panko crumbs. I also used salted cashews and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by Beth O.
This came out so juicy! It was a little rich, so I would probably use margarine rather than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by SOPHIAMARIAN
I used raw cashews and sweet coconut. I made chicken strips, so the kids could dip. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by xenagirl83
greatest chicken ever! i used salted cashews and sweetened coconut, and it turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2005 by CrystalGayle
It came out tender & juicy but seemed like something was missing, maybe a pineapple gravy? ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2004 by MIAKITTY
Very good recipe, incredibly easy. Cooked chicken to about 32 minutes, and it came out... MORE