Pecan-Crusted Chicken Fingers With Dijon-Maple Sauce Recipe

Name: Pecan-Crusted Chicken Fingers With Dijon-Maple Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders (about 12 pieces); 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 cup egg substitute; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; Cooking spray; 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 1/2 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons light butter; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders (about 12 pieces)
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Cooking spray
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons light butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and salt. Place 1/2 cup flour and egg substitute in separate shallow dishes. Combine 1/2 cup flour, pecans, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish.
3
Dredge each chicken tender in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip each tender in egg substitute; dredge dipped tenders in pecan mixture.
4
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Add half of chicken and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet lined with foil; lightly coat chicken with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and chicken tenders.
5
Bake at 400u00b0 for 12 minutes or until done.
6
Combine chicken broth and cornstarch; add chicken broth mixture to pan (do not wipe clean). Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thick, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in maple syrup, mustard, butter, and lemon juice; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately with chicken tenders.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders (about 12 pieces), 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided, and more.

Yes, Pecan-Crusted Chicken Fingers With Dijon-Maple 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-Crusted Chicken Fingers With Dijon-Maple Sauce

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