CRUNCHY MACADAMIA NUT CHICKEN OVER TROPICAL FRUIT PAELLA

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Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 cups quick rolled oatmeal
1 cup macadamia nuts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/4 cup Parmesan, shredded
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 (6-ounce) chicken breasts
2 cups butter, melted
1/2 cup canola oil
Fruit paella, recipe follows
Chutney dipping sauce, recipe follows
2 cups mango chutney
1 cup diced pineapple
1 cup mayonnaise
2 medium onions, diced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 stalks lemongrass, crushed
2 cups jasmine rice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped ginger
2 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped green onion, white part only
1/2 cup water chestnuts, diced
1 small pineapple, diced
1 large star fruit, sliced
1 medium papaya, diced
1 medium mango, diced
2 tablespoons rum

Steps:

  • Place oatmeal in food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Remove to a bowl and set aside. Place macadamia nuts in food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not stuck together. Add nuts to oatmeal and mix well. Add flour, thyme, and Parmesan to mixture, mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Dip chicken breasts in butter, then dredge breasts in oatmeal mixture until breasts are well-coated. In large skillet heat canola oil over medium high heat. Add chicken in and fry, turning once until crispy and brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Or just brown and bake in 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Serve atop fruit paella with a side of chutney dipping sauce.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Serve with chicken.
  • Place rice in sieve and rinse under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well. In a saucepan heat the 1/4 cup olive oil and saute onion until softened. Add the lemongrass, rice and salt, stir well. Add broth, stir, cover and cook for 12-16 minutes over medium hat until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove and discard the lemongrass. Saute garlic and ginger in remaining olive oil about 4 to 5 minutes, until softened. Add red bell pepper, water chestnuts, and fruits and saute lightly for 2 minutes until heated through. Add rum and flambe to remove alcohol. Toss with rice and serve warm with chicken.

asad mughal
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I'm not a big fan of macadamia nuts, but I loved this dish.


Miraj Mit
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover chicken.


Moor khan soomaro
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The chicken was a little dry, but the paella was delicious.


Cervius Sergena
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Dungeontnt Minecraft
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I'm not a fan of paella, but I loved this dish. The chicken and macadamia nuts were delicious.


Kim Sung-hoon
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This dish took a little longer to make than I expected, but it was worth the wait.


Faysal Ahmed
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I had some trouble finding macadamia nuts, but I used almonds instead and they worked just as well.


Ethan Combs
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This dish was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


mason allen
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the paella is flavorful and colorful.


Shakir Joyia
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This was a great recipe for a summer party. I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit.


Margot Witbooi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The macadamia nuts and tropical fruit paella really made the dish.


MORGAN ORTAGUS
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a pre-made paella mix to save time, and the chicken and macadamia nuts were a delicious addition.


Popy Aktar
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken was savory and slightly sweet, and the tropical fruit paella was bright and tangy.


Gaming Tech
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The macadamia nuts added a nice crunch to the chicken, and the tropical fruit paella was a great way to use up some of my summer fruit.


Shara Bieniek
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the tropical fruit paella was a delicious and refreshing complement. I will definitely be making this again.


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