Southern Comfort Free recipe

Pecan Crusted Chicken

If you have never made Pecan Crusted Chicken at home, this is the version to start with: chicken breasts in a crunchy pecan crust, baked until juicy. Plan on roughly 40 minutes from start to finish, and it serves 4.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Additional: 5 min Total: 40 min

40Minutes

4Servings

4.6Rating

MediumLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.
Ready in about {time} minutes from start to finish.
A tried-and-true version of a classic, with nothing unnecessary added.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

4 chicken breasts
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs beaten
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 tbsp melted butter

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

990Calories

58gFat

46gCarbs

71gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet.
Step 2
Mix the chopped pecans and breadcrumbs in one dish. Whisk the eggs with the Dijon in another. Put the flour in a third.
Step 3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Coat each piece in flour, then egg, then press firmly into the pecan mixture.
Step 4
Place on the sheet and drizzle with the melted butter.
Step 5
Bake 25 to 30 minutes until the crust is golden and the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
Step 6
Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Cook's tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.
Prep all the ingredients before you start cooking; this one moves quickly once it is on the heat.

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