Description
This Pecan Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce is a delicious and crispy dish that combines the nuttiness of pecans with the tangy sweetness of honey mustard. Perfect for a flavorful dinner option!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
Honey Mustard Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a baking sheet with a cooling rack.
- Prepare Pecan Mixture: Combine pecans, breadcrumbs, and seasonings in a food processor. Coat chicken in the mixture.
- Bake Chicken: Bake the coated chicken for about 20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Make Honey Mustard Sauce: Whisk together honey, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and vinegar.
- Serve: Drizzle the honey mustard sauce over the baked chicken before serving.
Notes
- You can swap Panko breadcrumbs with regular breadcrumbs for a different texture.
- Toast the pecan mixture lightly for extra crispiness.
- Dairy-free option: Use dairy-free mayonnaise for the sauce.
- Ensure chicken is pounded evenly for uniform cooking.
- Chicken must reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: Approximately 400 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg