Pineapple Macadamia Chicken

Submitted by QueenJellyBean

"A Taste of Home recipe that is simple and seems perfect on a summer evening!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 1⁄2 cups finely chopped macadamia nuts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon caribbean jerk seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup crushed pineapple
• 2 tablespoons apricot preserves, warmed
• lettuce leaf

directions

1. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine the nuts, seasoned salt, jerk seasoning, minced onion, onion powder and pepper.
3. Place egg in another shallow bowl.
4. Dip chicken in egg; coat with nut mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes.
5. In a skillet, cook chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear.
6. In a small bowl, combine pineapple and apricot preserves.
7. Place lettuce on each plate; top with chicken and pineapple mixture.