Pecan Crusted Chicken Recipe

Name: Pecan Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 ounce); 2 egg whites; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 lemon, juice of; Bread Crumb Mixture; 1 cup coarse dry breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 lemon, zest of, minced; 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; Saute in; 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 ounce)
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 lemon, juice of
Bread Crumb Mixture
1 cup coarse dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lemon, zest of, minced
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Saute in
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil

1
Prepare chicken breasts into cutlets, cutting into thirds and gently pounding to an even thickness of 1/2 inch (easier and cleaner if done between two layers of plastic wrap).
2
Blend egg whites, cornstarch, and lemon juice with a fork in a wide, shallow dish; set aside.
3
Combine bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, zest, pecans, and seasonings in another wide shallow dish.
4
Crust chicken breasts by dipping both sides of prepared chicken into egg white mixture. Then applying crumbs to both sides, patting them on as much as possible. Transfer to a cookie rack to air-dry on both sides for 20-30 minutes. (This will set crust so it will stay on chicken and crisp up nicely).
5
Saute chicken in oil in a large, nonstick, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on bottom. Turn carefully with a spatula and transfer the skillet to the oven to finish cooking. This should take about 8 more minutes. Don't overcook, you don't want it to dry out.

1073

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 ounce), 2 egg whites, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/2 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Pecan Crusted Chicken 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 Crusted Chicken

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