Pecan-Crusted Chicken With Fresh Dates Recipe

Name: Pecan-Crusted Chicken With Fresh Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle cabernet sauvignon; 1 cup whole unblanched almonds; ⅓ cup brown sugar; 2 3-inch cinnamon sticks; 1 whole nutmeg seed, smashed; 1 tablespoon whole cloves; 2 tablespoons whole allspice; 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup fresh dates, peeled, pitted and chopped; ⅓ cup chopped dried apricots; ⅓ cup currants; ⅓ cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 cup panko crumbs (see note); 1 cup pecans, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 egg; ⅓ cup milk; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 boneless, skinless, half-breasts of chicken; 4 cups mesclun; 16 fresh dates, pitted and thinly sliced lengthwise

Servings: persons

1 bottle cabernet sauvignon
1 cup whole unblanched almonds
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 3-inch cinnamon sticks
1 whole nutmeg seed, smashed
1 tablespoon whole cloves
2 tablespoons whole allspice
1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup fresh dates, peeled, pitted and chopped
⅓ cup chopped dried apricots
⅓ cup currants
⅓ cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup panko crumbs (see note)
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 egg
⅓ cup milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 boneless, skinless, half-breasts of chicken
4 cups mesclun
16 fresh dates, pitted and thinly sliced lengthwise

1
To make the vinaigrette, combine the wine, almonds, brown sugar and spices in a large saucepan.
2
Simmer over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 1 hour.
3
Strain into a mixing bowl and let cool.
4
Whisk in the vinegar.
5
Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Stir in the dates, apricots, currants, pecans and orange zest.
8
Set aside.
9
To make the chicken, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
10
Combine the panko crumbs, pecans, parsley, salt and pepper.
11
Whisk together the egg and the milk.
12
Dust the chicken lightly with flour, dip it into the egg mixture, then coat in the pecan-crumb mixture.
13
Place on a baking sheet and bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
14
Place the mesclun in a bowl and toss with the dates and the vinaigrette.
15
Divide the chicken among 4 plates, surround with the salad and serve immediately.

1284

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bottle cabernet sauvignon, 1 cup whole unblanched almonds, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 3-inch cinnamon sticks, and more.

Yes, Pecan-Crusted Chicken With Fresh Dates 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.

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Pecan-Crusted Chicken With Fresh Dates

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Variations & substitutions

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