Macadamia-Crusted Chicken with Davidson’s Plum Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Pan-seared chicken breasts coated in crushed macadamia nuts, served with a tangy and sweet Davidson’s plum sauce native to Australia’s rainforests. 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 breasts (6 oz each), skinless chicken breasts
1 cup, finely chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1, beaten egg
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup Davidson’s plum jam
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. In a second dish, beat 1 egg. In a third dish, spread 1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts.
Step 2: Season 4 skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Dredge each breast first in flour, then dip into beaten egg, and finally press into macadamia nuts to coat evenly.
Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 4: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup Davidson’s plum jam, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water. Heat over low heat until the sauce is warm and slightly thickened, then stir in 1 tbsp butter until glossy.
Step 5: Serve the macadamia-crusted chicken breasts drizzled with Davidson’s plum sauce.