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Cashew Chicken I

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"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!" — Jan

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

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

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place crackers, cashews, and coconut in a food processor, and process until they are coarsely chopped.
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.
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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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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This was great. I just finished eating it with my mother and we both adored it. I know this will fast become a regular meal in our house. It was so easy to prepare and took no time at all. We had it with mashed potatoes - what a great combination. I would recommend this to anyone and I will be sharing it with all my friends. The only (very minor) downside was that the cashews were a bit expensive. We're going to try it with peanuts next time.

—LARARENEE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 08, 2003

I think the type of cracker matters! I used champagne cracked pepper - not buttery enough I guess. Maybe Ritz would have been better. The coating was too thick and crunchy and a bit dry.

—ANUBUG

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50 Ratings

Apr 26, 2004

An absolutely wonderful recipe! I went with the sweetened coconut and salted cashews as did some others. Also, since I noticed that many people seemed to have trouble getting the coating to stick, I added a beaten egg to the melted butter. It worked great! I used diced chicken and served it over a bed of lettuce to make Chicken Cashew Salad. Even my somewhat-hard-to-please husband loved it. It's going to be one of our new staple recipes.

—MANGYCAT

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Aug 05, 2006

This is a yummy recipe. I used smaller pieces of chicken to get more of the cashew coating per bite :) Also, I marinaded the chicken in coconut milk for a couple of hours prior to cooking to bring out that coconut flavor a little more. Thanks so much!

—JenInCalifornia

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Sep 26, 2006

greatest chicken ever! i used salted cashews and sweetened coconut, and it turned out wonderful. ive made this several times, whenever i need to impress!

—xenagirl83

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Jun 23, 2010

I would give it 5 stars with the changes I made. First off I used sweetened coconut, salted cashews, and breadcrumbs, because that is what I had on hand. Before dipping the chicken, I marinated it for and hour and a half in milk with 1/2 tsp. coconut extract. Then I dipped each chicken breast in the melted butter with a beaten egg, then in the cashew mixture. I omitted the salt and pepper since I was using salted cashews. It cooked beautifully and tasted great! It is one of my husband's new favorites.

—beka

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Dec 04, 2006

I used raw cashews and sweet coconut. I made chicken strips, so the kids could dip. They turned out great!!

—SOPHIAMARIAN

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Jan 22, 2005

I ran out of ritz crackers, so I substituted panko crumbs. I also used salted cashews and sweetened coconut because that's what I had. I enjoyed this but didn't love it. I think it would be better on fish than chicken.

—SHANGRILARCADIA

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Nutrition

Calories
425 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
14.6 g
5%

Cholesterol
98 mg
33%

Fat
27.4 g
42%

Fiber
2.4 g
10%

Protein
31.4 g
63%

Sodium
311 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cashew Chicken I

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 425
Calories from Fat: 247

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.4g 42 %
Saturated Fat 14.7g 74 %
Cholesterol 98mg 33 %
Sodium 311mg 12 %
** Potassium 463mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.6g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 10 %
Protein 31.4g 63 %
Sugars 2.3g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 27 %
** Thiamin 12 %
** Niacin 151 %
** Vitamin B6 46 %
** Magnesium 32 %
** Folate 10 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.