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Pecan Crusted Chicken (Oven Baked)
Craving crispy, flavorful chicken dinner a quick and easy? This Pecan Crusted Chicken is oven-baked to juicy perfection with a crunchy pecan and panko breadcrumb crust. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 352 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 pound
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs beaten
- cooking spray optional
Instructions
- Grind the pecans in a food processor or blender until they are finely chopped. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pecans, panko breadcrumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the boneless skinless chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thinner pieces. If necessary, cover them with saran wrap or parchment paper and then pound them to 1-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Dip each piece of your chicken cutlets into the beaten eggs, ensuring that they are fully coated. Then, press each piece into the pecan and panko mixture, making sure they are evenly covered.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the coated chicken pieces on a baking rack that’s on a baking pan. Make sure they are in a single layer and not touching. Bake them for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken cool for 1-2 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious pecan-crusted chicken!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
352kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
759mg
(32%)
Potassium
364mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
274IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 759mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 274IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.