Cashew Crusted Chicken Breast

Submitted by manushag

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

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

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

directions

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

Reviews

[OkiMommy]

This was very easy to make and delicious! My young children loved it!