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Cashew Crusted Chicken

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"Chicken breasts dipped in an apricot/mustard sauce, then rolled in chopped cashew nuts for a wonderfully tangy, crunchy and easy baked chicken dish. This recipe will satisfy anyone!"
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This recipe has been rated 177 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup prepared Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped cashews

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Combine the preserves, mustard and curry powder in a large skillet and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until preserves are completely melted and smooth.
  3. Place cashews in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip chicken breasts in skillet sauce, then roll in nuts to coat and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes. Boil any remaining sauce and serve on the side with the baked chicken.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 12, 2006 by Jennifer Aprile 
My husband and I really liked this chicken. Things I did to make it better were... Chopped the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 14, 2003 by Debra 
Great tasty, easy recipe! Some other reviewers thought that there wasn't enough taste. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
We loved this recipe! Thanks Brennan! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the presentation... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 23, 2003 by REQUINE 
GREAT recipe - and so easy! I cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, which cut the baking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 23, 2003 by TABICAKE 
Just tried this recipe, and it is to die for! Even with boneless chicken,however, this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 9, 2003 by LARMONSTER 
Outstanding! I wasn't sure how I would like this, just, cooking chicken in apricot preserves... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on may 9, 2003 by VJC99 
Easy and elegant! I can't wait to serve this at my next dinner party. be sure to double the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 17, 2003 by WONDERLAND38 
This recipie was fairly simple although the chicken was not quite as yummy as I had hoped. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 10, 2003 by milly 
This was so easy to make and my boyfriend ate everyhting in one sitting...It was that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on may 9, 2003 by JULISMAMMA 
This turned out pretty well! If the chicken breasts are very thick, add 5 mins. to the... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cashew Crusted Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 547

  • Total Fat: 18.9g
  • Cholesterol: 67mg
  • Sodium: 687mg
  • Total Carbs: 68.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 30.4g

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