Best 9 Pecan Coconut Crusted Chicken Recipes

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Pecan coconut crusted chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pecans, crunchy coconut, and savory chicken creates a flavor profile that is sure to please everyone. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables. Whether you are looking for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, pecan coconut crusted chicken is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN



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This chicken is nice and crunchy with just a tiny little bite from the cayenne. Enjoy it alone, topped with honey-mustard dressing or atop a salad (See Recipe #145067). Cooking time includes the 20-30 minutes chicken dries between breading and cooking. This recipe is from Cuisine at Home magazine.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 ounce)
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 cup coarse dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lemon, zest of, minced
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Prepare chicken breasts into cutlets, cutting into thirds and gently pounding to an even thickness of 1/2 inch (easier and cleaner if done between two layers of plastic wrap).
  • Blend egg whites, cornstarch, and lemon juice with a fork in a wide, shallow dish; set aside.
  • Combine bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, zest, pecans, and seasonings in another wide shallow dish.
  • Crust chicken breasts by dipping both sides of prepared chicken into egg white mixture. Then applying crumbs to both sides, patting them on as much as possible. Transfer to a cookie rack to air-dry on both sides for 20-30 minutes. (This will set crust so it will stay on chicken and crisp up nicely).
  • Sauté chicken in oil in a large, nonstick, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on bottom. Turn carefully with a spatula and transfer the skillet to the oven to finish cooking. This should take about 8 more minutes. Don't overcook, you don't want it to dry out.

MARY'S PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN



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Tired of plain old chicken, I put this together from ingredients I had on hand. With some say... garlic mashed potatoes, cranberry relish and a big salad... you can't miss. Enjoy !!

Provided by MaryLee

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
1 pinch white sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the eggs with the milk. Put aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, seasoning, cinnamon, pecans, sugar, and salt and pepper.
  • Dip the chicken in the egg mix, and press in the pecan mix.
  • Fry in hot olive oil until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Check to make sure pecans don't burn. Place on paper towel to drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 166.2 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 250.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sriracha
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking pan
1 cup pecans
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs
2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs), halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • For the ketchup: Stir together the ketchup, vinegar, sriracha, Worcestershire and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  • For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper and spray it generously with cooking spray.
  • Pulse the pecans in a food processor until finely ground. Add the panko and pulse until just combined. Pour into a wide, shallow bowl.
  • Put the flour in a wide, shallow bowl and whisk in the garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt and a pinch of pepper.
  • Whisk the eggs in another shallow bowl.
  • Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dredge in the seasoned flour, then shake off the excess. Dip in the egg to coat and let the excess drip off. Add to the pecan panko mixture and turn to coat, lightly pressing so that the crumbs adhere. Transfer to the prepared baking pan.
  • Spray the chicken generously with cooking spray and bake until golden brown all over and just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with the spicy, tangy ketchup on the side.

PECAN-CRUSTED STUFFED CHICKEN



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Four 8- to 10-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 eggs
2/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
2/3 cup ground pecans
Coconut oil spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of wax paper or plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thick (a meat mallet or wooden spoon works well). Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper on both sides. Sprinkle the goat cheese lengthwise on one half of each breast; then sprinkle with dill, orange zest and more salt and pepper. Fold in the short ends--like folding a burrito--then, starting on the half with cheese, roll up into a tight cylinder. Close the seams with toothpicks.
  • Whisk the eggs in a wide, shallow dish. In a separate dish, combine the breadcrumbs and ground pecans. Sprinkle the stuffed chicken with salt and pepper. Dip in the egg mixture and then in the breadcrumb mixture; shake off excess breading.
  • Place the breaded chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and spray with coconut oil. Bake to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the toothpicks. Serve garnished with dill sprigs.

PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN



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Enjoy an easy and fast restaurant-style dish with our Pecan-Crusted Chicken recipe. This Pecan-Crusted Chicken is served in a great honey-mustard sauce that will appeal to even the pickiest eaters. Make Pecan-Crusted Chicken tonight!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
2 Tbsp. water
1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
1 cup finely chopped pecans
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)
1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/3 cup GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Beat eggs and water in shallow dish. Mix coating mix and nuts in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken in eggs, then in coating mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Place in single layer on foil-covered baking sheet.
  • Bake 18 to 20 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Meanwhile, mix dressing and mustard.
  • Serve chicken topped with dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN



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Crispy panko bread crumbs and pecans coat chicken breasts that are first dipped in yogurt--they're cooked until crispy and golden.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
3/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
3 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Steps:

  • Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2 inch thick.
  • In shallow dish, mix bread crumbs, pecans and parsley. In another shallow dish, place yogurt. Dip chicken into yogurt, then coat with crumb mixture.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Cook chicken in oil 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

COCONUT CRUSTED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Coconut Crusted Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jens Kitchen

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon durkee cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon durkee fine grind black pepper
3 large egg whites
2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Mix cornstarch, salt, Durkee Cayenne Pepper and Durkee Black Pepper in shallow bowl; set aside.
  • Beat egg whites in medium size mixing bowl until frothy.
  • Place coconut in a shallow bowl.
  • Dredge chicken tenders in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess.
  • Dip chicken in egg whites, then press chicken into coconut.
  • Turn over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
  • Heat oil in heavy skillet (oil should be about 2 inches deep - add more oil if needed) or deep fat fryer to 350º F.
  • Add chicken to the hot oil in batches.
  • Deep fry until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain. Serve hot with Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce.
  • Spicy Apricot Sauce.
  • 1 cup Smucker's® (12 oz.) Apricot Preserves.
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar.
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder.
  • 1 clove garlic, minced.

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.

PAT'S PECAN CHICKEN



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Parmesan, pecans, oregano and basil blend beautifully in this crunchy, crusted chicken. The recipe couldn't be much easier, and no one will know it's lower in calories. -Patricia Brown, Battle Creek, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup fat-free milk
1-1/4 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons dried oregano
3 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Place milk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pecans, cheese and seasonings. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in crumb mixture. In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil., Transfer to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. - Make sure the chicken breasts are boneless and skinless. - Use a food processor to finely chop the pecans and coconut. - To ensure the crust adheres to the chicken, first dip the chicken in the beaten egg, then coat it in the pecan-coconut mixture. - Pan-frying the chicken over medium heat helps it cook evenly without burning the crust. - To achieve a crispy crust, cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side. - Serve the pecan-coconut crusted chicken with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Pecan-coconut crusted chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pecans, crunchy coconut, and savory chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give pecan-coconut crusted chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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