Macadamia-Crusted Chicken with Lemon and Wattleseed Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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Coated with crunchy macadamia nuts and finished with a tangy lemon and wattleseed glaze. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, macadamia nuts, finely chopped, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp wattleseed, ground
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow dish, 2 beaten eggs in another, and 1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts in a third dish.
Step 3: Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, then dip into eggs, and finally press into macadamia nuts to coat completely.
Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and nut crust is fragrant.
Step 5: While chicken sears, whisk together 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp ground wattleseed in a small bowl.
Step 6: Pour the lemon-wattleseed glaze over the chicken in the skillet, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and glaze has thickened slightly.
Step 7: Remove from oven and spoon any pan glaze over the chicken before serving.