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Macadamia-Crusted Chicken with Lemon & Herb Macadamia Drizzle

The Roasted Dad
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Lunch
Cuisine South African
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp milk

Macadamia Crust

  • 1 cup toasted macadamia nuts Rough chopped or pulsed in a food processor
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Lemon & Herb Macadamia Drizzle

  • ½ cup macadamia nuts lightly toasted
  • 6 Tbsp macadamia nut oil 2–3 tbsp macadamia nut oil (for cooking)
  • 4 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil or thyme optional
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For Cooking

  • 2-3 Tbsp macadamia nut oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200°C 
  • Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl mix chopped macadamias, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder and paprika.
  • Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and milk, and one with the macadamia crust mixture.
  • Dip each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then press into the macadamia crust mixture.
  • Heat the macadamia nut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
  • Transfer chicken to a baking tray and bake for 12–15 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature 75°C measure with a thermometer).
  • To make the drizzle, blend toasted macadamias, macadamia nut oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, garlic, parsley, basil/thyme, salt and pepper until slightly textured. Add warm water gradually until the sauce reaches a drizzle consistency.
  • Serve chicken with the lemon & herb macadamia drizzle over the top and garnish with extra herbs or lemon zest.

Notes

Air Fryer Method
  • Preheat air fryer to 180°C
  • Lightly spray or brush the coated chicken with macadamia oil. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Cook for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature of 75°C).
Keyword chicken, Easy Meals