Cashew Crusted Chicken
Cashew Crusted Chicken pairs juicy baked chicken breasts with a glossy apricot-Dijon glaze and a crunchy nut coating. The sweet-tangy sauce balances warm curry notes, while the cashews add buttery texture and toastiness. Ideal for a weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor and a satisfying contrast in every bite.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cashew Crusted Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
In a large skillet, combine the preserves, mustard, and curry powder, then cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the preserves are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Put the cashews in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip the chicken breasts into the sauce in the skillet, roll them in the nuts to coat, and set them in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 4
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes. Boil any leftover sauce and serve it on the side with the baked chicken.
- Calories 617.2 kcal High 31%
- Protein 46.74 g Good Source 93%
- Carbohydrate 67.63 g 25%
- Total Fat 19.24 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 4.0 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 161.99 mg High 54%
- Sodium 900.36 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 2.02 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 40.75 g --
- Added Sugars 1.29 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 20.0 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.24 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 717.91 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Cashew Crusted Chicken is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apricot Preserves, Cashews, Curry Powder, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 617.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cashew Crusted Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Apricot Preserves, Cashews, Curry Powder, Dijon Mustard, Skin-On Boneless Chicken Breast. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cashew Crusted Chicken?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 617.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cashew Crusted Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cashew Crusted Chicken healthy?
- Cashew Crusted Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 617.2 calories and 46.74 g of protein, or 93% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 900.36 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.0 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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