Pecan Crusted Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Marinating time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    635 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Simple and easy to make, this pecan crusted chicken is full of flavor and crunch. Baked in the oven, it's an effortless weeknight meal to try

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Ingredients

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  • cooking spray
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt divided
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard divided
  • 4 tablespoons honey divided
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast about ½ inch thick
  • 1 ½ cups pecans finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ½ cup yogurt, ¼ cup Dijon, and 2 tablespoons honey. Add chicken and let sit at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.
  3. In a shallow dish toss together pecans, breadcrumbs, kosher salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  4. Remove chicken from yogurt mixture, scraping off excess marinade and add to shallow bowl with pecan mixture. Press firmly to adhere pecan mixture, turn breast over and repeat so all sides of the chicken are completely covered.
  5. Transfer coated chicken to prepared baking sheet and repeat process with remaining pieces of chicken. Add remaining pecan mixture to top of chicken and press down even. Coat with cooking spray.
  6. Bake chicken in oven until cooked through, flipping halfway through, about 20-25 minutes total.
  7. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl stir together remaining 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, remaining 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and remaining 2 tablespoons honey. Season to taste.
  8. Serve chicken with honey mustard sauce.

Notes

  • Make ahead: The chicken can be marinated in the yogurt for up to 24 hours.
  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They can be reheated in the oven at 350F for 15 minutes til warmed through to serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 635kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 1712mg (71%) Potassium 922mg (26%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 332IU (7%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 635 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 635kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 1712mg 71%
Potassium 922mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 332IU 7%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 117mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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