Best 5 Southern Pecan Crusted Chicken With Mustard Sauce Recipes

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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



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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

3/4 cup Fisher Pecans, (finely chopped*)
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 1/4 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp garlic powder**
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard, (divided)
2 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise, (divided)
2 Tbsp honey, (divided)
4 (6 - 7 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts

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



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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

PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN



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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

3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large egg
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
MUSTARD SAUCE:
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Pinch salt

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



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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

3/4 cup pecans
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (keens)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 egg
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup light sour cream (I use no fat sour cream)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch salt

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



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 whole skinned and boned chicken breasts, cut into four halves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
5-6 ounces ground pecans
2 tablespoons safflower oil
2/3 cup sour cream

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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