Sesame-Pecan Crusted Chicken Recipe

Name: Sesame-Pecan Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts; 1/3 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce; 1 cup pecans, finely ground; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup crushed pineapple; 2 teaspoons chopped green onions; Garnish: sliced green onions

Servings: persons

2 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts
1/3 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1 cup pecans, finely ground
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup crushed pineapple
2 teaspoons chopped green onions
Garnish: sliced green onions

1
Combine chicken breasts and 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag; seal and chill 10 minutes.
2
Stir together pecans and next 4 ingredients in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in pecan mixture.
3
Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 6 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove to a serving platter, and keep warm. Reserve drippings in skillet.
4
Stir together 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, 1/4 cup water, and cornstarch until smooth; add crushed pineapple and green onions. Stir mixture into drippings in skillet, stirring to loosen browned particles. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve sauce over chicken. Garnish, if desired.

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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 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts, 1/3 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce, 1 cup pecans, finely ground, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Sesame-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.

Sesame-Pecan Crusted Chicken

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