Macadamia-Crusted Chicken Breast with Davidson’s Plum Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Encased in a crunchy macadamia nut crust, balanced with a tangy and sweet Davidson’s plum sauce showcasing unique Australian bush fruits. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, macadamia nuts, panko breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
• 1 cup, finely chopped macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large, beaten eggs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup Davidson’s plum jam
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare three shallow bowls: one with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, one with 2 beaten large eggs, and one with a mixture of 1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts and 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs.
2. Step 2: Season 4 chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Dredge each breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally press into the macadamia-panko mixture to form an even crust.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Step 4: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
5. Step 5: While chicken bakes, combine 1/2 cup Davidson’s plum jam, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Step 6: Serve the macadamia-crusted chicken breasts drizzled with warm Davidson’s plum sauce for a rich, tangy finish.