Indulge in the Southern charm of our Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Mustard Sauce, a delightful culinary creation that blends crispy, savory chicken with a tangy, creamy sauce. This Southern-inspired dish starts with tender chicken breasts or thighs, coated in a flavorful mixture of crushed pecans, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs. Pan-fried to golden perfection, the chicken achieves a crispy, nutty crust that complements the tender, juicy meat within. The accompanying mustard sauce, a harmonious blend of Dijon mustard, sour cream, mayonnaise, and a hint of sweetness, adds a luscious creaminess and a piquant tang that perfectly complements the richness of the chicken. This recipe also includes variations for baking and air frying the chicken, ensuring a crispy crust and juicy interior no matter your cooking preference. Additionally, discover a delightful alternative in our Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders, bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in the same delectable pecan crust, perfect for snacking or serving as appetizers.
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HONEY MUSTARD PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN
Protein rich chicken breasts are coated in a crisp pecan and panko mixture and oven baked, then they are finished with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze. A flavorful, easy recipe that's sure to satisfy!
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with foil, place an oven safe cooling rack over on baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a shallow dish toss together pecans, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder and season with pepper to taste.
- In a small mixing bowl stir together 1 Tbsp dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp mayonnaise and 1/2 Tbsp honey
- Pound chicken to even the thickness (about 1/2-inch). Dab dry with paper towels then brush top side of chicken with honey mustard mixture and season with salt.
- Transfer one piece of chicken to panko mixture, honey mustard side down, press firm to get mixture to adhere on bottom. Brush top side of chicken piece with honey mustard mixture, season with salt then turn chicken and press to coat. Chicken should be very well covered with mixture, turn and press again on each side to coat well.
- Transfer coated chicken to wire rack, repeat process with remaining pieces of chicken, leaving space between them on rack. Add any extra pecan mixture to tops of chicken and press down even. If you have olive oil cooking spray then spray tops of chicken with it (this is optional, just encourages browning of panko).
- Bake chicken in oven until cooked through, center should register 165 degrees, about 20 - 25 minutes. If you find pecans are browning too quickly during baking then tent chicken with foil.
- Meanwhile in a clean small mixing bowl stir together remaining 1 1/2 dijon mustard, 1 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise and 1 1/2 Tbsp honey.
- Drizzle chicken with honey mustard mixture and serve warm. Optionally you can garnish chicken with chopped parsley (about 1 1/2 tsp).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 578 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN
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
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
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.
SOUTHERN PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD SAUCE
Very good crusted chicken!! and quick too. When I don't have sour cream around I have used yogurt instead, it works well.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In food processor, finely chop pecans, cornstarch, thyme, salt cayenne and dry mustard.
- Whirl in parsley.
- Transfer to shallow bowl;set aside.
- In separate shallow bowl, beat egg.
- Dip each chicken breast into egg, then into pecan mixture, coating both sides well.
- (Make ahead: transfer to platter and cover loosley with plastic wrap; refrigerate for up to 2 hours.) In large nonstick frypan, heat oil over medium heat; cook chicken, turning once, for 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
- Sauce: Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together sour cream, Dijon mustard, sugar and salt.
- Serve with chicken.
PECAN-BREADED CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD SAUCE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, main course
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Between two pieces of waxed paper lightly flatten the chicken breasts with a meat pounder. Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons of the mustard.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the butter and mustard mixture and heavily coat each with the ground pecans, patting them on.
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
- Melt the remaining butter in a 12- to 14-inch skillet. Stir in the oil. When hot, saute as many pieces of the chicken as you can at one time without crowding them. Saute about 3 minutes on each side. Remove to a baking dish and place in the oven to keep warm.
- When the chicken is sauteed discard the butter and oil. If any of the pecans remaining in the skillet have burned, discard them, too; otherwise spoon them over the chicken in the oven.
- Stir the sour cream into the pan, scraping up any browned particles. Whisk in the remaining mustard, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce onto four plates and top with a chicken breast.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 816, UnsaturatedFat 47 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 80 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 28 grams, Sodium 508 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken breasts. For this recipe, it's best to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size so that they cook evenly. If your chicken breasts are too thick, you can pound them out to an even thickness.
- Make sure the pecans are finely chopped. This will help them adhere to the chicken and create a crispy crust. You can use a food processor or a knife to chop the pecans.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When you're cooking the chicken, make sure there is enough space in the pan so that the chicken can cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of frying and it won't get crispy.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. The chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken and make it more tender.
Conclusion:
Southern Pecan Crusted Chicken with Mustard Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the mustard sauce is tangy and creamy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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