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Pecan-Crusted Chicken: A Delicious Recipe You’ll Love!

A delicious and crunchy pecan-crusted chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the chopped pecans, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  4. 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.
  5. Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the chicken.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.