Creamy Macadamia Nut Chicken

• 1 cup macadamia nut bits
• 6 Tbsp butter
• 1 frying chicken (2½ lbs) cut in serving pieces
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Saute macadamia nut bits in 2 Tbsp of the butter, stirring, until butter browns and nuts are lightly toasted; set aside. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Melt remaining butter in heavy frying pan with cover; add chicken and brown slowly on all sides. Reduce heat, add cream, cover pan and simmer for 40 minutes or until chicken is tender. Baste occasionally with liquid in pan. Stir in toasted nuts and parsley; heat through.

Yield: 4 servings