Pecan Chicken Recipe
Make Pecan Chicken Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Coating
Sauce
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Coating
- 3
Prepare the Coating
In a food processor, pulse the pecan halves until they are finely chopped but not a paste. In a shallow bowl, combine the chopped pecans, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
- 4
Beat the Eggs
In a separate shallow bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.
- 5
Coat the Chicken
Dip each seasoned chicken breast first into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the pecan mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat for all chicken breasts.
Cooking
- 6
Cook the Chicken
Add the coated chicken breasts to the hot skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Sauce
- 7
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until well combined.
- 8
Serve
Drizzle the sauce over the cooked pecan chicken before serving.
