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Pineapple Macadamia Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Kimberlie Smith

"My family enjoys this summertime entree. It's quick, easy and oh-so-good served with cantaloupe wedges and iced tea. Each spicy-sweet bite reminds us of our trip to Hawaii."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 12 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon apricot preserves, warmed
  • Lettuce Leaves

DIRECTIONS

  1. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine the nits, seasoned salt, jerk seasoning, minced onion, onion powder and pepper. Place egg in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg; coat with nut mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, cook chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. In a small bowl, combine pineapple and apricot preserves. Place lettuce on each plate; top with chicken and pineapple mixture.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by MISSYKENDER
Excellent recipe! I did a more traditional breading recipe first, though, because I found the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by KATEWALSHBLANCHARD
Yum! My whole family really enjoyed this creative recipe. It was easy and a nice change of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2007 by KABINCT
This was a great recipe...my whole family loves it. I use the thinly sliced chicken breast... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by Kayu
It was excellent, the most flavorful chicken I think I've ever had. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by Terri
This was GREAT!!! My entire family even had seconds. I went with the advice from others and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by Ashley
Delicious! Only problem is the nuts are cooked before the chicken. I have found that I need to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by JENNHAN
Delicious! Nice, light chicken recipe that is perfect with white rice and veggies. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2007 by LLGOEMAN
We have a group of women that get together each month and cook to a theme. We call it Girls... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by SHADOWMERV
This was delicious and the whole family loved it! I did add a little flour (about 1 heaping... MORE


 
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