Macadamia-Crusted Chicken with Davidson's Plum Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

Pan-fried chicken breasts coated in crunchy macadamia nuts, paired with a tangy and sweet Davidson's plum sauce for a vibrant Australian-inspired entrée. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, macadamia nuts, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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, skinless, boneless, about 150 g each chicken breasts
• 1 cup, finely chopped macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2, beaten eggs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup Davidson's plum jam
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp, freshly grated ginger
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Flatten 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts to even thickness (about 1/2 inch) using a meat mallet. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Set up a breading station: place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in one shallow dish, 2 beaten eggs in a second dish, and 1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts in a third.
3. Step 3: Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally press firmly into the chopped macadamia nuts until well coated.
4. Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crusted chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup Davidson's plum jam, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp freshly grated ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove. Simmer gently for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Serve the macadamia-crusted chicken breasts drizzled with warm Davidson's plum sauce alongside steamed greens or roasted root vegetables.