Cashew Crusted Chicken

Cashew Crusted Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    1.0K

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Cashew Crusted Chicken. Tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a tangy apricot-mustard glaze, then coated in crunchy, toasted cashews for a delightful textural contrast. Simple to prepare and utterly satisfying, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    69 g
  • Cholesterol
    67 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    30 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    687 mg
  • Sugar
    38 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a medium skillet, combine the apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, and curry powder. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the preserves are completely melted and the sauce is smooth and well combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Lightly toast the cashews in a dry pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Place the toasted, chopped cashews in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip each chicken breast into the apricot-mustard sauce, ensuring it's evenly coated. Then, roll the chicken in the chopped cashews, pressing gently to help them adhere. Place the coated chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 25 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (25 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins While the chicken bakes, if desired, boil any remaining apricot-mustard sauce in the skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, until slightly thickened. Serve the baked chicken immediately, drizzled with the reduced sauce on the side. (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use smoked paprika instead of curry powder.
Toasting the cashews enhances their flavor and adds extra crunch.
Pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness ensures they cook evenly.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Margarette Baumbach

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 334 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Alexandra Kirlin

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra kick and it was delicious!

  • Guiseppe Johnson

    This recipe is a winner! My kids, who are usually picky eaters, devoured it.

  • River Koch

    Easy to follow and the chicken came out perfectly juicy. I will definitely be making this again.

  • Andy Reinger

    I loved the combination of sweet and savory. The cashews added such a nice texture.

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