Cashew Chicken I Recipe
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Cashew Chicken I

By: Jan 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 425 | Total Fat: 27.4g | Cholesterol: 98mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2003 by LARARENEE   view full review
This was great. I just finished eating it with my mother and we both adored it. I know this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2004 by MANGYCAT   view full review
An absolutely wonderful recipe! I went with the sweetened coconut and salted cashews as did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2006 by JenInCalifornia   view full review
This is a yummy recipe. I used smaller pieces of chicken to get more of the cashew coating...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2003 by ANUBUG   view full review
I think the type of cracker matters! I used champagne cracked pepper - not buttery enough I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by xenagirl83   view full review
greatest chicken ever! i used salted cashews and sweetened coconut, and it turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by SOPHIAMARIAN   view full review
I used raw cashews and sweet coconut. I made chicken strips, so the kids could dip. They...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2005 by SHANGRILARCADIA   view full review
I ran out of ritz crackers, so I substituted panko crumbs. I also used salted cashews and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2005 by CrystalGayle   view full review
It came out tender & juicy but seemed like something was missing, maybe a pineapple gravy? ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2004 by MIAKITTY   view full review
Very good recipe, incredibly easy. Cooked chicken to about 32 minutes, and it came out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2012 by CALIFORNIADREAMIN   view full review
Not as good as I had hoped. I did use raw cashews and organic unsweetened coconut.

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