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Created by: April J Harris

Baked Chicken with a Macadamia Nut Crust

Ingredients
  

  • 4 skinless chicken breasts
  • the juice of 2 oranges and 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce OR 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • ½ cup macadamia nuts very finely chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons mild vegetable oil I use olive

Instructions

  • Either mix together the orange juice and soy sauce and place it in a zip lock bag or other sealable container along with the chicken OR put the buttermilk in a zip lock bag or other sealable container along with the chicken.
  • Marinate in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight if possible.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Mix together the bread crumbs, finely chopped macadamia nuts, salt and pepper in a large bowl or on a large plate.
  • Pour the three tablespoons of oil on an oven safe baking tray.
  • Heat the tray in the oven for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove the chicken breasts from the marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
  • One chicken breast at a time, press the meat into the bread crumbs firmly on both sides.
  • Carefully remove the baking tray from the oven and place on a heat proof surface.
  • After placing the chicken breasts on the baking sheet plump side up, carefully press some of the remaining crumbs into the top of the chicken breasts.
  • Bake the chicken breasts, without turning, for 30 to 40 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F and no pink remains inside.
  • Serve with potatoes or rice and a green vegetable.

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