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Pecan Chicken

Name: Pecan Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Nov. 04, 2022

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

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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

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.
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.

Pecan Chicken

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