Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Raspberry Sauce, a dish that weaves together sweet, savory, and crunchy elements. This main course recipe presents juicy chicken breasts coated in a delectable pecan crust, adding a nutty and textural dimension to each bite. The accompanying raspberry sauce bursts with vibrant flavor, offering a perfect balance to the richness of the chicken. Additionally, we present a delightful variation of this dish, the Pecan-Crusted Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Sauce. Bite-sized and perfect for parties or snacks, these chicken fingers are coated in the same flavorful pecan crust and paired with a tangy honey mustard sauce for an irresistible combination. Both recipes are easy to follow and promise a memorable dining experience.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CONTEST-WINNING PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN
After trying something similar at a restaurant, I created these impressive baked chicken breasts with a pecan coating. For a special night, I recommend them with mashed sweet potatoes and a side of cooked canned cherries. -Ramona Parris, Marietta, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat egg whites. In another shallow bowl, combine coating mix, pecans and five-spice powder. Dip chicken into egg whites, then roll in coating mixture., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN
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.
SPICY PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN THIGHS
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire cooling rack on top, then spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Chop the pecans so they have a consistency of coarse breadcrumbs, then set aside. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Add the flour to a shallow dish, then whisk the eggs, hot sauce and 2 tablespoons Dijon in a second shallow dish. Mix the pecans, salt and pepper in a third shallow dish. Dip the chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess, then in the egg mixture, then in the pecans. Place on the wire rack and bake until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar with the remaining tablespoon Dijon and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly add the olive oil and continue to whisk until emulsified. Pour the dressing over the kale in a large bowl and mix. Serve alongside the chicken.
PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN
With its crispy pecan coating and creamy mustard sauce, this easy-to-prepare chicken can sure perk up a meal. Cayenne pepper puts a little zip into each bite, but I think my husband likes this dish just for the sauce. -Marjorie MacDonald Huntsville, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in pecan mixture. , In a large skillet, cook chicken in a oil for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 33g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
SKILLET CHICKEN WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Basic skillet-cooked chicken gets a slightly sweet kick with this fresh, fun raspberry sauce. It's great over rice, too. -Anita H. Hennesy, Hagerstown, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HAZELNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Provided by Anna Pump
Categories Blender Chicken Roast High Fiber Raspberry Summer Hazelnut Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For raspberry sauce:
- Puree raspberries, white wine vinegar, and sugar in blender until smooth. With blender running, gradually add safflower oil. Add water by teaspoonfuls as needed to thin to desired consistency. Season raspberry sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- For chicken:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix hazelnuts, panko, 1 tablespoon coarse salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in shallow bowl.
- Mix honey mustard, mint leaves, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, remaining 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon pepper in bowl. Add chicken; coat.
- Dip chicken pieces, 1 at a time, into crumb-nut mixture, coating both sides and pressing to adhere. Transfer coated chicken pieces to baking sheet.
- Divide equal amounts of butter and peanut oil between 2 large nonstick skillets; heat over medium-high heat. Add 2 chicken pieces to each skillet; reduce heat to medium and cook until chicken is light brown, about 4 minutes per side. Place chicken on rimmed baking sheet; transfer to oven. Roast chicken until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Divide salad greens among 4 plates; top with chicken. Garnish with fresh raspberries and serve raspberry sauce alongside.
BAKED CHICKEN WITH SPECIAL RASPBERRY SAUCE
This is one of those easy oven recipes that is absolutely delicious. It was shared by a chef on another cooking website.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken in shallow pan.
- Drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
- Drain any excess fats from pan.
- Combine remaining ingredients and spoon over chicken, bake another 15- 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 984.5, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 350.6, Sodium 690, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 40.1, Protein 93
PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH RASPBERRY DRIZZLE
Easy crispy chicken with a simple raspberry sauce. You could also do this with boneless breasts if you like, but thighs are so much more flavorful and give the dish that extra boost. Adjust the cook time to about 25 minutes if using boneless breasts. This recipe was a contest entry for RSC #11.
Provided by IHeartDogs
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Mix flour, cayenne, 1/8 tsp salt and a few turns of the pepper mill in a shallow bowl.
- Mix egg and milk in another small bowl.
- Combine pecans and breadcrumbs and remaining salt on waxed paper or in a shallow dish.
- Pat thighs dry and dredge in flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture, then coat with pecan mixture on both sides, pressing in gently to help them adhere.
- Place on a shallow baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes or until chicken is done. Don't overcook or chicken will be dry.
- While chicken is cooking, in a small bowl combine raspberry preserves, mustard and honey, mixing well. Heat in microwave until hot. This can also be done in a small saucepan on the stove, but it's just as good in the microwave and you don't have to dirty another pan.
- Place chicken on plate and drizzle with raspberry sauce.
PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH BLACKBERRY WINE SAUCE
I haven't tried this recipe yet, but I thought it sounded so good I just had to post it for future preparation.
Provided by Dreamgoddess
Categories Poultry
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the milk and egg.
- In another bowl, combine the pecans, bread crumbs and flour.
- Dip the chicken in the milk and egg, then coat with the pecan mixture.
- Saute the chicken in oil until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until the juices run clear when pierced at the thickest part.
- Sauce: combine the preserves and wine in a saucepan and heat through, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the chicken with the blackberry wine sauce drizzled over it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 971, Fat 51.9, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 150.5, Sodium 199.2, Carbohydrate 78.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 40.8, Protein 38
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Pecans: Select fresh, plump pecans for a crunchy and flavorful crust. Avoid using stale or rancid pecans, as they can compromise the taste of the dish.
- Grinding the Pecans: For a fine and even coating, grind the pecans in a food processor or blender until they resemble coarse crumbs. This will help the crust adhere better to the chicken.
- Seasoning the Coating: Enhance the flavor of the pecan crust by adding a blend of spices and herbs. Common seasonings include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. You can also experiment with other spices like cumin, chili powder, or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Coating the Chicken: To achieve a crispy and golden-brown crust, coat the chicken pieces evenly in the pecan mixture. Press the pecans firmly onto the chicken to ensure they stick well during baking.
- Baking Temperature: Bake the chicken at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) for a short period (about 20-25 minutes) to create a crispy crust while keeping the chicken moist and tender inside.
- Raspberry Sauce: While the chicken bakes, prepare the raspberry sauce. Use fresh or frozen raspberries for the best flavor. You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less sugar or honey, depending on your preference.
Conclusion:
Pecan-crusted chicken with raspberry sauce is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the crunchiness of pecans with the tangy sweetness of raspberries. It's a perfect main course for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a unique and satisfying chicken recipe, give pecan-crusted chicken with raspberry sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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