[NEW] Pecan-crusted Chicken

Looking for a new chicken recipe? You won't regret trying this one! Nutty, crunchy pecans and smokey chipotle give tenderized chicken a delightful bite.
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Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 30 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Pecan-crusted Chicken

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup breadcrumbs 1½ tsp. orange zest ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. chipotle powder 1 egg white
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 3 tsp. canola oil, divided

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Instructions

  1. Working with one piece of chicken at a time, place between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until flattened to an even ¼" thickness.
  2. Place pecans, breadcrumbs, orange zest, salt, and chipotle in a food processor and pulse until the pecans are finely ground. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish.
  3. Whisk egg white and water in a shallow dish until combined. Dip each chicken breast in the egg-white mixture, then dredge both sides in the pecan mixture.
  4. Heat 1½ teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half the chicken and cook until it reaches a minimum internal temperature 165ºF (3-5 minutes per side). Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 156 g
Amount per serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.5g 22%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 86.1mg 28%
Sodium 373.7mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 4.8g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 7%
Total Sugars 0.7g
Includes 0.1g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 29.1g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 18.2mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 6%
Potassium 468.3mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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