Description
A delicious and crunchy pecan-crusted chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the chopped pecans, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the pecan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the pecan mixture.
- To make it a complete meal, serve the chicken with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg