Chicken pecan tarts are a unique and flavorful dish that offer a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors. Incorporating the juicy taste of chicken with the nutty crunch of pecans, these tarts make a perfect appetizer, main course, or even a light snack. While the preparation might seem intimidating at first, with careful planning and attention to detail, you can create a delectable treat that will impress your family and friends.
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PECAN CHICKEN
A pecan coating adds a pleasant crunch to plain chicken. My family likes dipping the crispy chicken pieces in the easy-to-make sauce.-Bonnie Jean Lintick, Kathryn, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the pecans, bread crumbs, thyme, paprika and salt. Place Dijon mustard in another shallow bowl. Coat chicken with mustard, then roll in pecan mixture. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
TINY PECAN TARTS
These are so easy and melt in your mouth! My brothers request these every year for the Holidays, as well as my family.
Provided by Sandy Greathouse
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To Make Pastry: Cream butter or margarine and cream cheese. Add flour and mix well. Make into 48 balls; place one ball in each cup of a mini tart pan. Use your fingers or a tart tamper to press out into a tart shell.
- To Make Filling: Break the eggs, but do not beat. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, vanilla and pecans. Mix well. Fill the tart shells. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until delicately browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 108.7 mg, Sugar 27 g
PECAN TARTS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease 8 3-inch tart tins.
- Roll out pastry and cut 8 5-inch circles. Fit pastry circles into greased tart tins.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, butter or margarine, corn syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well, then stir in pecans. Pour an equal amount of mixture into each pastry-lined tart tin.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until pastry is golden brown and filling is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.7 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 301.4 mg, Sugar 29.1 g
CHICKEN PECAN TARTS
Very quick, easy and delicious! I made it with canned chicken and it was still fabulous. I indicated the nutmeg as "optional," as we are not fans of it.
Provided by Stephie B.
Categories Savory Pies
Time 22m
Yield 7 tarts, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large skillet, melt butter. Add pecan pieces and sauté until lightly browned. (If short on time, skip this step, use raw pecans and only breaking coarsely).
- In a bowl, combine chicken, celery, miracle whip, Grey Poupon, cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg (if using).
- Add pecans; stir well.
- Separate biscuits (you probably will not need them all); roll or press with fingertips each into a 4 inch circle. Press into greased muffin cups, letting dough cover bottom and sides. (If using a large muffin tin and do not need all 12, be sure to put a little water in each of the empty ones before baking.).
- Spoon chicken mixture into biscuit cups. Bake at 425°F for 12 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
- Remove from tin. Cool on wire racks.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 894.4, Fat 63.5, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 86.5, Sodium 1743.8, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 11, Protein 25
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your tarts. Use fresh, free-range chicken, pecans, and vegetables.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is a delicate meat that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is cooked through, or it will become dry and tough.
- Toast the pecans: Toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. You can toast them in a skillet over medium heat, or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes.
- Use a good quality puff pastry: The puff pastry is the base of the tarts, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a puff pastry that is made with high-quality butter and has a light, flaky texture.
- Chill the tarts before baking: Chilling the tarts before baking will help them to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Conclusion:
Chicken pecan tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give chicken pecan tarts a try. You won't be disappointed.
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