Ingredients:
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4
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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3
Tbsp.
butter, melted
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1/3
cup
breadcrumbs
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1/3
cup
macadamia nuts
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3
Tbsp.
Sunkist® key lime zest
For the Sauce:
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1
Tbsp.
butter
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1
shallot, minced
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1/3
cup
fresh Sunkist® key lime juice (10-12 key limes)
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¼
cup
white wine
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3
Tbsp.
butter, cut in pieces
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Salt and white pepper, to taste
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Sunkist® key lime slices and zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions: (Makes 4 servings)
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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In large shallow baking dish, dip chicken breasts in melted butter and coat well.
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Combine crumbs, nuts, and zest in food processor until nuts are finely chopped.
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Coat chicken breasts well with crumb mixture, pressing crumbs to adhere.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is firm and cooked through.
For the Sauce:
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Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
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Add shallot and cook for 1 minute, until soft.
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Add lime juice and white wine to pan and cook for 2 minutes.
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Strain sauce through fine sieve and return strained sauce to pan over low heat.
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Add butter pieces one at a time, stirring gently, until melted.
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Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
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Serve chicken breasts surrounded by sauce.
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Grate lime zest over chicken, and garnish with lime slices (optional).