Cashew Crusted Chicken

Name: Cashew Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves; 0.25 cup prepared Dijon-style mustard; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 cup coarsely chopped cashews

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Chicken breasts dipped in an apricot/mustard sauce, then rolled in chopped cashew nuts for a wonderfully tangy, crunchy and easy baked chicken dish. This recipe will satisfy anyone!

Submitted by MR_PIANOMAN

Updated on November 10, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
¼ cup prepared Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon curry powder
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup coarsely chopped cashews

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine the preserves, mustard and curry powder in a large skillet and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until preserves are completely melted and smooth.
Place cashews in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip chicken breasts in skillet sauce, then roll in nuts to coat and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes. Boil any remaining sauce and serve on the side with the baked chicken.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

548	Calories
19g	Fat
69g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 548
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 687mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 69g	25%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 30g	61%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 468mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.