MACADAMIA NUT STUFFING FOR ROAST CHICKEN 

Ingredients: 
1 x 1.5kg (3lb) chicken 
 cup macadamia nuts chopped 
1/3 cup milk 
2 bacon rashers chopped 
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 
1 onion grated 
1 clove garlic crushed 
1 egg beaten 
salt and pepper 
 teaspoon mixed spice 
 teaspoon oregano 

Method: 
Place nuts in moderate oven until golden brown.  Combine bacon, breadcrumbs, onion,
garlic and spices with the macadamia nuts and bind together with egg and milk.  Wash
chicken, drain, dry the outside thoroughly with paper towels. 

there are two sections that can be stuffed - the top neck section and the inside of the bird. 
After doing these, either stitch up cavity vents or pin with poultry pins.  Rub chicken with
oil and bake in a preheated oven for 1 - 2 hours, basting frequently, if not self-basting. 
This can be eaten hot or cold. 

This stuffing is delicious for turkey.  Depending on size, double or triple quantities. 



CHICKEN BREAST MACADAMIA 

Ingredients: 
4 chicken breasts boned 
 cup macadamia nuts finely chopped 
 cup shallots chopped 
2 tablespoons butter 
8 sheets filo pastry 
 cup melted butter 
salt and pepper 

Method: 
Flatten chicken by beating between layers of plastic wrap or wax paper with a rolling pin. 
Brush with melted butter.  Place 2 tablespoons butter in a frying pan and saut shallots
until soft.  Spread shallots, macadamia nuts, salt and pepper over each chicken breast. 
Fold each breast and place on a sheet of filo pastry.  Roll up into a neat packet and brush
with melted butter.  Butter a second sheet of pastry and roll up the chicken packet.  Brush
outside with melted butter.  Bake on a greased tray in a preheated oven for 55 minutes. 
Baste at regular intervals and serve hot. 

