Pecan Chicken

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jun. 29, 2023
A pecan coating adds a pleasant crunch to plain chicken. My family likes dipping the crispy chicken pieces in the easy-to-make sauce.—Bonnie Jean Lintick, Kathryn, Alberta

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • MAPLE-DIJON SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the pecans, bread crumbs, thyme, paprika and salt. Place Dijon mustard in another shallow bowl. Coat chicken with mustard, then roll in pecan mixture.
  2. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 207 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.