Cashew Crusted Chicken Breast

Name: Cashew Crusted Chicken Breast
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (seasoned); 1 cup cashews; 1 egg, beaten with a bit of water; flour; canola oil; 2 tablespoons cognac; 2 tablespoons butter

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Recipe by manushag

Delicious and easy...crusty chicken with a light sauce made from the pan drippings. Can also use almonds or pecans.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

chicken breasts
¹⁄₂

cup breadcrumbs (seasoned)
1

cup cashews
1

egg, beaten with a bit of water
flour
canola oil
2

tablespoons cognac
2

tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS

Slice chicken into thin strips.
Dredge in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
Dip in beaten egg.
Crush nuts in food processor with bread crumbs until finely chopped, but not mushy.
Dredge chicken in nut mixture.
Fry in hot oil until browned on both sides.
Add cognac and butter to pan drippings and boil for a minute.
Pour over chicken.

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