Macadamia-Crusted Chicken with Wattleseed and Kakadu Plum Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Pan-fried chicken breasts encrusted with crushed macadamia nuts paired with a tangy and vibrant Kakadu plum sauce, showcasing Australian native flavors. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, macadamia nuts, wattleseed 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 tsp ground wattleseed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large, beaten egg
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup (substitute with tart plum or apricot puree if unavailable) Kakadu plum puree
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 4 chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to even thickness about 1/2 inch.
2. Step 2: In one shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; in a second bowl, beat 1 large egg; in a third bowl, combine 1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts and 1 tsp ground wattleseed.
3. Step 3: Season chicken with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into beaten egg, and finally press into the macadamia-wattleseed mixture to coat evenly.
4. Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crusted.
5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake chicken for 10 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/3 cup Kakadu plum puree, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
7. Step 7: Serve the macadamia-crusted chicken breasts drizzled with the tangy Kakadu plum sauce.