Chicken breasts just got a whole lot more interesting with this Cashew Crusted Chicken. Not only is the meat coated by this tasty crunchy nut, but it’s also flavored with out-of-the-box ingredients like curry powder, mustard, and apricot jam. The result is a one-of-a-kind dinner you’ll be dying to share with friends. Serve the Cashew Crusted Chicken with a green salad and focaccia bread.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup prepared Dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 cup cashews, coarsely chopped
- 4 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by lightly greasing or spraying with nonstick spray.
Step 2 –In a large skillet over low heat on the stove-top, mix together the preserves, mustard, and curry powder.
Step 3 –Stir constantly until the preserves are melted and smooth. Then remove it from the heat.
Step 4 –Put the chopped cashews in a shallow bowl.
Step 5 –Dip each chicken breast first in the preserved mixture in the skillet and then roll it in the chopped cashews until fully coated.
Step 6 –Place the coated chicken in the prepared baking dish.
Step 7 –Put the chicken in the preheated oven and bake until the chicken juices run clear and no pink remains on the inside, about 20-30 minutes. The chicken should read 165 degrees F when a meat thermometer is inserted into its thickest part.
Step 8 –While chicken is cooking, boil the remaining sauce until thickened.
Step 9 –Serve on the side with the baked chicken.