Macadamia-Crusted Chicken with Wattleseed and Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Coated in a crunchy macadamia nut crust and finished with a sweet and earthy wattleseed-honey glaze for a distinctly Australian flavor. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, macadamia nuts, finely chopped, panko breadcrumbs 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 boneless, skinless, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
• 3/4 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp ground wattleseed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a shallow dish, combine 3/4 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp ground wattleseed, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in another shallow dish and 2 beaten large eggs in a third.
3. Step 3: Pat dry 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Dredge each breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally press into the macadamia nut mixture to coat fully.
4. Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the crusted chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
5. Step 5: While chicken cooks, in a small bowl whisk together 3 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
6. Step 6: Pour the honey-lemon mixture over the chicken breasts in the skillet, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
7. Step 7: Roast for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and glaze is sticky and caramelized.
8. Step 8: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.