Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Strawberries and Goat Ch

Name: Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Strawberries and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Large Eggs; 1 cup Pecan Halves; 1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs; 1 teaspoon Dried Basil; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 4 whole 4 Ounce Size, Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1- 1/2 cup Sliced Strawberries; 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Basil; ⅛ teaspoons Kosher Salt; 4 ounces, weight Goat Cheese

Servings: persons

2 whole Large Eggs
1 cup Pecan Halves
1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
4 whole 4 Ounce Size, Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1- 1/2 cup Sliced Strawberries
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 teaspoons Dried Basil
⅛ teaspoons Kosher Salt
4 ounces, weight Goat Cheese

1
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
2
Lightly beat the eggs in a wide, shallow bowl or pie plate and set aside.
3
In a food processor, grind the pecans into fine crumbs.
4
Place the crumbs in a large, sturdy zip-top bag and add in the breadcrumbs, basil, salt, and pepper.
5
Seal the bag and shake to combine.
6
Set aside.
7
Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
8
They need not be very thinjust flatten the middle a bit so that the chicken will bake more evenly.
9
Working one chicken breast at a time, dip the chicken in the egg whites, then place in the zip-top bag and shake to coat with the pecan mixture.
10
Gently press the pecan mixture so that it sticks to the chicken, then lay the chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
11
Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
12
Drizzle with olive oil, then bake until the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.
13
While the chicken bakes, prepare the strawberry sauce.
14
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan, then add strawberries, balsamic vinegar, basil, and salt.
15
Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
16
To serve: Plate the baked chicken and top it with a spoonful of strawberry sauce, then crumble goat cheese over the top.
17
Enjoy immediately.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 2 whole Large Eggs, 1 cup Pecan Halves, 1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs, 1 teaspoon Dried Basil, and more.

Yes, Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Strawberries and Goat Cheese 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 Strawberries and Goat Cheese

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