Macadamia-Crusted Chicken with Wattleseed Gravy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

Coated with crushed macadamia nuts and served with a savory gravy infused with earthy wattleseed for a uniquely Australian twist. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, macadamia nuts, chopped, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp wattleseed, ground
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts in a shallow dish. In another dish, place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. In a third dish, beat 1 large egg.
2. Step 2: Season 4 chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Dredge each breast in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally press into chopped macadamia nuts to coat thoroughly.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Sear the coated chicken breasts for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Step 4: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the chicken for 12-15 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1 tbsp ground wattleseed and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, whisking constantly, and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the macadamia-crusted chicken with the wattleseed gravy drizzled over the top.