Pecan Crusted Chicken
Serve a plate of baked Pecan Crusted Chicken for a flavorful, easy dinner that's ready for the oven in just 15 minutes!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Pecan Chicken, Pecan Chicken Breast, Pecan Crusted Chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings
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– 6 people
Calories 416.2 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 11 items
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 breasts)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup pecan pieces
½ cup finely crushed or ground pecans (often sold as "pecan meal" or you can easily ground the pecans in a food processor)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Optional, for serving: honey mustard sauce or ketchup
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Instructions
list of 6 items
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, then set a large wire rack on top. Set aside.
2. Lightly pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness (about ½-inch).
3. In a shallow dish, mix together flour, pecan pieces, ground pecans, paprika, thyme, salt, garlic powder and pepper.
4. Place the eggs in a separate shallow dish.
5. Working with one chicken piece at a time, dip the chicken into the egg, coating both sides. Dredge the chicken in the pecan mixture, gently pressing
to make sure that both sides are evenly coated.
6. Place the coated chicken breasts on the wire rack set on the baking sheet. Bake until the chicken is golden brown and the meat reaches an internal temperature
of 165 degrees F, about 20-25 minutes.
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition information provided below is merely an estimate, assuming that all of the breading and all of the egg is used. If you don’t use all of the ingredients,
the nutrition facts will vary.
• Cooking Just for Two? You can easily cut the ingredients in half and just prepare 1 lb. of chicken breast.
• Serve the pecan-crusted chicken with either ketchup or honey mustard sauce for dipping!
• Make a Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad by slicing the chicken and serving it on top of a big salad — just like you would with fried chicken tenders. The
salad would be delicious with bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese, cucumber and either honey mustard dressing or my
homemade buttermilk ranch dressing
!
• Use an instant-read thermometer to know when the chicken is done. It’s ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• If the crust starts to get too dark before the inside of the chicken is cooked through, tent loosely with foil. This will prevent the nuts from burning.
Nutrition Facts
Pecan Crusted Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 /6 of the chicken)
Calories 416.2 Calories from Fat 217
% Daily Value*
Fat 24.1g37%
Saturated Fat 2.6g16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g
Monounsaturated Fat 12.4g
Cholesterol 119mg40%
Sodium 496.7mg22%
Potassium 146.9mg4%
Carbohydrates 11.5g4%
Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugar 1.2g1%
Protein 39.6g79%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
Serve a plate of baked Pecan Crusted Chicken for a flavorful, easy dinner that's ready for the oven in just 15 minutes!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Pecan Chicken, Pecan Chicken Breast, Pecan Crusted Chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings
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– 6 people
Calories 416.2 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 11 items
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 breasts)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup pecan pieces
½ cup finely crushed or ground pecans (often sold as "pecan meal" or you can easily ground the pecans in a food processor)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Optional, for serving: honey mustard sauce or ketchup
list end
Instructions
list of 6 items
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, then set a large wire rack on top. Set aside.
2. Lightly pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness (about ½-inch).
3. In a shallow dish, mix together flour, pecan pieces, ground pecans, paprika, thyme, salt, garlic powder and pepper.
4. Place the eggs in a separate shallow dish.
5. Working with one chicken piece at a time, dip the chicken into the egg, coating both sides. Dredge the chicken in the pecan mixture, gently pressing
to make sure that both sides are evenly coated.
6. Place the coated chicken breasts on the wire rack set on the baking sheet. Bake until the chicken is golden brown and the meat reaches an internal temperature
of 165 degrees F, about 20-25 minutes.
list end
Recipe Notes
Nutrition information provided below is merely an estimate, assuming that all of the breading and all of the egg is used. If you don’t use all of the ingredients,
the nutrition facts will vary.
• Cooking Just for Two? You can easily cut the ingredients in half and just prepare 1 lb. of chicken breast.
• Serve the pecan-crusted chicken with either ketchup or honey mustard sauce for dipping!
• Make a Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad by slicing the chicken and serving it on top of a big salad — just like you would with fried chicken tenders. The
salad would be delicious with bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese, cucumber and either honey mustard dressing or my
homemade buttermilk ranch dressing
!
• Use an instant-read thermometer to know when the chicken is done. It’s ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• If the crust starts to get too dark before the inside of the chicken is cooked through, tent loosely with foil. This will prevent the nuts from burning.
Nutrition Facts
Pecan Crusted Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 /6 of the chicken)
Calories 416.2 Calories from Fat 217
% Daily Value*
Fat 24.1g37%
Saturated Fat 2.6g16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g
Monounsaturated Fat 12.4g
Cholesterol 119mg40%
Sodium 496.7mg22%
Potassium 146.9mg4%
Carbohydrates 11.5g4%
Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugar 1.2g1%
Protein 39.6g79%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
