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.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
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
