Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Flatten the chicken breasts slightly. I like placing them between plastic sheets and tapping gently. Do you do this normally? It helps the chicken cook evenly.
- Season both sides with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
Step 2: Make the Macadamia Crust
- Crush the macadamia nuts using a food processor. If you don’t have one, smashing them in a sealed bag works great. Which method do you like better?
- Mix the crushed nuts with panko breadcrumbs.
Step 3: Set Up the Dredging Station
- Prepare three bowls:
- Bowl 1: flour
- Bowl 2: beaten eggs
- Bowl 3: nut-breadcrumb mixture
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then the macadamia mixture. Press firmly so it sticks.
Step 4: Cook the Chicken
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Don’t you love the smell of butter cooking?
- Place the chicken in the pan and let it cook for about 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Let the cooked chicken rest for a minute.
Step 5: Make the Sauce
- In the same pan, add butter, coconut milk, pineapple juice and honey. Let it simmer until thick and glossy.
- Taste it—would you prefer it sweeter or sharper? Adjust honey or pineapple juice accordingly.
Step 6: Serve
- Place the chicken on a plate, drizzle the sauce, and sprinkle chopped parsley. What will you pair it with? Rice? Mashed potatoes? Or veggies?

Notes
- Crush the macadamia nuts finely for a smoother crust, or leave them slightly chunky for extra crunch.
- Make sure the chicken is pounded to even thickness to help it cook evenly.
- Press the nut coating firmly onto the chicken so it sticks better during cooking.
- Cook on medium heat to prevent the nuts from burning before the chicken finishes cooking.
