Best 8 Pecan Breaded Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Craving for a delectable and crispy chicken dish? Look no further than pecan-breaded chicken breasts! This culinary masterpiece combines the delightful crunch of pecans with the tender and juicy texture of chicken, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Smothered in a tantalizing blend of herbs and spices, these chicken breasts are coated in a golden-brown crust made from finely ground pecans, resulting in a delightful textural contrast. Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it's also incredibly versatile, offering various delectable dipping sauces to complement the chicken's savory goodness. Whether you prefer a classic honey mustard or a zesty lemon-herb sauce, each dip enhances the overall dining experience. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our pecan-breaded chicken breast recipes, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN CHICKEN



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A pecan coating adds a pleasant crunch to plain chicken. My family likes dipping the crispy chicken pieces in the easy-to-make sauce.-Bonnie Jean Lintick, Kathryn, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
MAPLE-DIJON SAUCE:
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the pecans, bread crumbs, thyme, paprika and salt. Place Dijon mustard in another shallow bowl. Coat chicken with mustard, then roll in pecan mixture. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PECAN BREADED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Very flavorful twist to fried chicken!

Provided by Rhoda McIntosh

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • On waxed paper, combine pecans, flour, and salt.
  • Brush chicken breasts all over with maple syrup. Coat chicken breasts completely with nut mixture.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and stir in the vegetable oil. Add chicken, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until chicken is browned on all sides and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sriracha
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking pan
1 cup pecans
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs
2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs), halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • For the ketchup: Stir together the ketchup, vinegar, sriracha, Worcestershire and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  • For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper and spray it generously with cooking spray.
  • Pulse the pecans in a food processor until finely ground. Add the panko and pulse until just combined. Pour into a wide, shallow bowl.
  • Put the flour in a wide, shallow bowl and whisk in the garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt and a pinch of pepper.
  • Whisk the eggs in another shallow bowl.
  • Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dredge in the seasoned flour, then shake off the excess. Dip in the egg to coat and let the excess drip off. Add to the pecan panko mixture and turn to coat, lightly pressing so that the crumbs adhere. Transfer to the prepared baking pan.
  • Spray the chicken generously with cooking spray and bake until golden brown all over and just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with the spicy, tangy ketchup on the side.

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN



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Crispy panko bread crumbs and pecans coat chicken breasts that are first dipped in yogurt--they're cooked until crispy and golden.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
3/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
3 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Steps:

  • Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2 inch thick.
  • In shallow dish, mix bread crumbs, pecans and parsley. In another shallow dish, place yogurt. Dip chicken into yogurt, then coat with crumb mixture.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Cook chicken in oil 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

BOURBON PECAN CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts are coated in a pecan breading, and fried in a skillet. Then a rich bourbon sauce is poured over them before serving. This is a fabulous recipe that my Mother gave me from a upscale restaurant in New York. It is to die for. ENJOY!!

Provided by PGRAFF

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup dry bread crumbs
8 breast half, bone and skin removed (blank)s skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup clarified butter, melted
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup dark brown sugar
2 ⅔ tablespoons bourbon whiskey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
½ cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Stir together the pecans, bread crumbs, and 2 tablespoons of clarified butter. Spread the mixture out on a plate. Press the chicken breasts into the mixture to coat on both sides. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of clarified butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the coated chicken breasts in the pan, and fry on both sides until nicely browned and chicken meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from the burner, and whisk in the 3/4 cup of unsalted butter one piece at a time. Do not return to the heat.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts on a large serving plate. Pour the sauce over the chicken, and sprinkle with green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 537.2 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

PECAN-CRUSTED BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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A tasty way to change up your baked chicken. These are good served with honey mustard dip. I also serve a veggie or two with them.

Provided by Greeny4444

Categories     Chicken

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup pecans, ground
1 1/3 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz. each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Combine honey and mustard in a small bowl; stir well. Combine nuts and panko in a separate shallow bowl.
  • Brush each side of each chicken breast with the honey mixture. Dredge chicken in panko mixture. Press panko mixture onto chicken, so it will stick.
  • Place chicken on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; lightly coat chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F for about 12 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 210.6, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 18.5, Protein 27.6

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN



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This chicken is nice and crunchy with just a tiny little bite from the cayenne. Enjoy it alone, topped with honey-mustard dressing or atop a salad (See Recipe #145067). Cooking time includes the 20-30 minutes chicken dries between breading and cooking. This recipe is from Cuisine at Home magazine.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 ounce)
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 lemon, juice of
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
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • 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).
  • Blend egg whites, cornstarch, and lemon juice with a fork in a wide, shallow dish; set aside.
  • Combine bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, zest, pecans, and seasonings in another wide shallow dish.
  • 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).
  • Sauté 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.

HONEY-PECAN CHICKEN BREASTS



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We love to entertain, this is one of my favorite 'special' recipes to welcome dinner guests. The nuts add an elegant touch, and it fills the house with a great aroma. -Penny Davis, Newman Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings., In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, turning once. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with pecans. Cook, covered, until chicken is glazed, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner dish.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Pecan-breaded chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The buttermilk marinade helps to tenderize the chicken, while the pecan breading adds a delicious crunch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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