Pecan Chicken With Maple Pecan Sauce Recipe

Name: Pecan Chicken With Maple Pecan Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1 1/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; 1 2/3 cups pecans, finely chopped; 1/3 cup fine cracker crumb (use seasoned of your choice, or plain, I like Ritz); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; Maple Pecan Sauce; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 1/3 cup water; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1/3 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Servings: persons

4 (1 1/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 2/3 cups pecans, finely chopped
1/3 cup fine cracker crumb (use seasoned of your choice, or plain, I like Ritz)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Maple Pecan Sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/3 cup pecan pieces, toasted

1
To toast pecan pieces, bake in 375F oven for 4 to 5 minutes.
2
Keep oven preheated.
3
For chicken: In a shallow bowl, mix together buttermilk and egg.
4
Place chicken breasts in buttermilk mixture.
5
In a second mixing bowl, combine pecans, cracker crumbs and salt.
6
Turn chicken breasts in buttermilk, then coat with pecan mixture.
7
Place chicken breasts in a greased shallow baking dish and drizzle with melted butter.
8
Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
9
Serve with Maple Pecan Sauce.
10
Maple Pecan Sauce: In a small saucepan, mix sugar, maple syrup, water, soy sauce and cornstarch; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
11
Remove from heat and add lemon juice and orange rind; stir.
12
Just before serving, bring sauce to a boil; remove from heat and stir in toasted pecans.

1148

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (1 1/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, 1 2/3 cups pecans, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pecan Chicken With Maple Pecan Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pecan Chicken With Maple Pecan Sauce

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