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Sliced pecan chicken on a serving dish, with greens placed around the chicken.
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Pecan Crusted Chicken

Pecan Crusted Chicken is a tender, juicy chicken dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. The pecan coating adds a crunchy texture to the chicken, while the honey mustard sauce gives a sweet and tangy bite.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken, chicken breast recipes, oven baked chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 567kcal

Ingredients

For the Honey Mustard Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

For the Chicken:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a food processor, combine the pecans, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pulse a few times until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Be careful not to over-pulse into a nut butter – just a few pulses until the pecans are finely ground. Spread the mixture onto a plate and set aside.
  • Lightly beat the eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then coat with the pecan mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere.
  • Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the pecan coating is lightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

For the Honey Mustard Sauce:

  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
  • If not using right away, cover the sauce and refrigerate until you're ready to use it.
  • Serve the chicken with the honey mustard sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1237mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg