Best 7 Pecan Oven Fried Chicken Recipes

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Crispy, succulent, and bursting with savory flavors, Pecan Oven-Fried Chicken is a Southern classic that never fails to impress. This delectable dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful pecan breading and baked to perfection in the oven, resulting in a crispy exterior and juicy, succulent interior.

The pecan breading adds a unique nutty flavor and irresistible crunch to the chicken, while the oven-frying technique ensures evenly cooked chicken without the added grease of traditional frying. This recipe includes a step-by-step guide to achieving perfectly crispy chicken, along with variations for those who prefer a spicier or gluten-free version.

Whether you're looking for a comforting family meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, Pecan Oven-Fried Chicken is sure to be a hit. With its irresistible flavor and hassle-free preparation, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.

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PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN



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Serve a plate of baked Pecan Crusted Chicken for a flavorful, easy dinner that's ready for the oven in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thinly-sliced chicken cutlets)
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 cup pecan halves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning the meat
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, then set a large wire rack on top. Spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Lightly pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness (about ½-inch).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and honey. Set aside.
  • In a shallow dish, mix together breadcrumbs, pecans, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle with oil and mash with a fork until the oil is thoroughly incorporated.
  • Pat the chicken dry; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Brush each piece of chicken on all sides with the mayonnaise mixture. Dredge in the pecan mixture, gently pressing to make sure that both sides are evenly coated.
  • Place the coated chicken breasts on the wire rack set on the baking sheet. Bake until the chicken is golden brown and the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165° F, about 20-25 minutes. Check the chicken towards the end of the cooking time, and if it's starting to get too dark, tent loosely with foil for the remainder of the time. You don't want the pecans to burn while the chicken cooks through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the chicken, Calories 473 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 783 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

NUTTY OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN



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The pecans that give this dish its unique nutty flavor are plentiful in the South, and so is chicken. I love to make and serve this simple oven fried chicken dish because the chicken comes out moist, tasty and crispy. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place milk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the baking mix, pecans and seasonings. Dip chicken pieces in milk, then coat generously with pecan mixture., Place in a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, until chicken is golden brown and crispy and juices run clear, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 595mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN II



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I love fried chicken, but it takes so long and is such a big mess. I came up with this one, and have been making it ever since! Everyone I have given the recipe to has loved it as well.

Provided by COOKIE240

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Oven Fried

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 chicken thighs
3 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place flour in a shallow plate or bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Put the bread crumbs in another shallow plate or bowl and beat the eggs in another bowl.
  • Dredge the chicken piece by piece in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, until all pieces are coated. Pour the oil into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the chicken to the dish and sprinkle with paprika to taste. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then turn pieces over and bake for another 30 minutes. Remove from oven and drain on paper towels. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 295.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CONTEST-WINNING PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN



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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

3 egg whites
1 package (4.2 ounces) seasoned coating mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

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.

OVEN BAKED PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN FINGERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup pecan pieces
Chopped parsley, garnish
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
2 large eggs
1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into strips
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Creole mustard or other hot whole-grain mustard
Pinch salt
Pinch cayenne, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the pecan pieces, bread crumbs, and Essence. Pulse for 1 minute to combine. Pour into a shallow dish.
  • In a bowl, beat together the eggs, olive oil and remaining 2 teaspoons of Essence. One at a time, dip the chicken into the egg mixture then dredge in the pecan mixture, shaking to remove any excess. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer to 4 plates. Garnish with parsley and serve with the Honey Mustard Dipping sauce on the side.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well to combine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. (Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce will keep, refrigerated in a covered non-reactive container, for 2 weeks.)

FRIED CHICKEN WITH HONEY PECAN SAUCE



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Make and share this Fried Chicken With Honey Pecan Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MigJ9063

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (2 1/2-3 lb) roasting chickens
4 cups buttermilk
1 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup butter
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Wash chicken pieces, pat dry. Pour buttermilk into large bowl; add chicken. Cover and refrigerate 1 ½ hours.
  • Drain chicken. Combine flour, salt, garlic powder and cayenne. Dredge chicken in flour - shaking off excess. Let chicken stand 20 minute.
  • Melt butter over low heat. Stir in honey and bring to a boil. Add pecans and simmer glaze for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat oil and fry chicken until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Serve with pecan sauce and pour over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1089.1, Fat 77.6, SaturatedFat 32, Cholesterol 266.1, Sodium 900, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 31.5, Protein 50.7

PECAN OVEN FRIED CHICKEN



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This is from a Richard Simmons cookbook.

Provided by Jennifer S

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 c low-fat buttermilk
1 Tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 c dry unseasoned bread crumbs
1 tsp salt
4 chicken breast halves, skinless
1/4 c ground pecans

Steps:

  • 1. In a sealable plastic bag, combine buttermilk, garlic, ginger, cumin and salt. Add chicken and shake to coat. Seal bag and refridgerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  • 2. Pre heat oven to 425. In a flat dish combine bread crumbs and ground pecans. Lift the chicken pieces, one at a time, from the marinade and place meat side down into the crumbs to coat. Place coated side up onto a nonstick baking dish. Discard the marinade
  • 3. Bake chicken uncovered from 20 minutes. Turn oven down to 350 and bake another 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink near the bone.

Tips:

  • To ensure crispy chicken, use a wire rack placed over a baking sheet to allow air to circulate.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
  • For a spicier version, add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the breading mixture.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey mustard, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

This pecan-oven-fried chicken recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic comfort food. The chicken is coated in a flavorful breading made with pecans, flour, and spices, then baked until crispy and golden brown. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce and sides for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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