Best 12 Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Searching for a delicious and easy-to-make dinner recipe? Look no further! This article will guide you through the steps of creating a delightful dish of pecan crusted baked chicken breasts. Packed with flavor and nutrition, this recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. We'll explore the ingredients, preparation, and cooking methods in detail, so you can recreate this mouthwatering dish in your own kitchen. Get ready to satisfy your taste buds with this delectable pecan crusted baked chicken breast recipe!

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EASY BAKED PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN RECIPE



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Easy Pecan Crusted Chicken checks all of the boxes! Not only are the chicken breasts tender and juicy, but the crunchy, buttery, pecan coating gives each bite a whole new flavor and texture dimension.

Provided by Sharon Rigsby

Categories     Main Course     Main Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 chicken breasts (about 1/2 inch thick)
½ cup pecan meal (or very finely chopped pecans)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg (beaten, large or extra large)
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the butter to a 13x9 baking dish and put the dish in the oven until the butter is melted. Remove the dish and set aside.
  • Add the pecan meal, flour, paprika, salt, and pepper to a shallow dish and whisk or stir with a fork to combine.
  • Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish and add the beaten egg. Mix well.
  • Add the breasts to the buttermilk egg mixture and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • After letting the breasts soak in the buttermilk and egg mixture, work with one piece at a time, remove them, and let any excess drip off. Then, dredge each piece in the pecan flour mixture, making sure they are completely covered.
  • Then, take the breast and place it in the baking dish with the melted butter. Turn each piece over and make sure both sides are coated with butter. Repeat with the remaining breasts.
  • Sprinkle the coarsely chopped pecans evenly over the top of each breast and lightly press the pecans in.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees as measured on an instant-read meat thermometer.
  • Optional, garnish with chopped parsley.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 54 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 222 mg, Sodium 634 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CONTEST-WINNING PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN



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After trying something similar at a restaurant, I created these impressive baked chicken breasts with a pecan coating. For a special night, I recommend them with mashed sweet potatoes and a side of cooked canned cherries. -Ramona Parris, Marietta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 egg whites
1 package (4.2 ounces) seasoned coating mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat egg whites. In another shallow bowl, combine coating mix, pecans and five-spice powder. Dip chicken into egg whites, then roll in coating mixture., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PECAN-CRUSTED BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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A tasty way to change up your baked chicken. These are good served with honey mustard dip. I also serve a veggie or two with them.

Provided by Greeny4444

Categories     Chicken

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup pecans, ground
1 1/3 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz. each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Combine honey and mustard in a small bowl; stir well. Combine nuts and panko in a separate shallow bowl.
  • Brush each side of each chicken breast with the honey mixture. Dredge chicken in panko mixture. Press panko mixture onto chicken, so it will stick.
  • Place chicken on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; lightly coat chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F for about 12 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 210.6, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 18.5, Protein 27.6

OVEN BAKED PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN FINGERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup pecan pieces
Chopped parsley, garnish
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
2 large eggs
1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into strips
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Creole mustard or other hot whole-grain mustard
Pinch salt
Pinch cayenne, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the pecan pieces, bread crumbs, and Essence. Pulse for 1 minute to combine. Pour into a shallow dish.
  • In a bowl, beat together the eggs, olive oil and remaining 2 teaspoons of Essence. One at a time, dip the chicken into the egg mixture then dredge in the pecan mixture, shaking to remove any excess. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer to 4 plates. Garnish with parsley and serve with the Honey Mustard Dipping sauce on the side.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well to combine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. (Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce will keep, refrigerated in a covered non-reactive container, for 2 weeks.)

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- AND PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Categories     Chicken     Nut     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Pecan     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 cup finely chopped pecans
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, divided
1/4 cup minced shallots
3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Mix panko and pecans in dish. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Remove skillet from heat; brush some of melted butter onto chicken, then coat chicken in panko mixture. Place skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until brown on bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn chicken over. Place skillet in oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 18 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter.
  • Using slotted spoon, remove any crumbs from skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and shallots; sauté over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add broth and simmer until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Mix in parsley. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; drizzle over chicken.

PECAN AND PANKO CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS



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So easy, get everything ready ahead of time including coating the breasts then refrigerate the chicken until you want to cook it! - Takes 20 minutes to cook! This recipe is from Bon Appetit August 2006 tweaked a tad by me. We enjoyed it. Panko crumbs are available at most Oriental Super markets. There won't be a lot of sauce just enough to drizzle over the breasts

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup pecans, freshly chopped
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup shallot, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper.
  • Mix panko crumbs with the chopped Pecans.
  • Melt 2 tbsp butter in an oven proof skillet (that will be large enough to accommodate the 4 breasts) & melt butter over low heat.
  • Paint the breasts with the butter and coat them with the panko/nut mixture.
  • Heat the skillet over medium heat and put in the breasts
  • Sauté the chicken until brown on the bottom, flip breasts and place the skillet in the preheated 400°F oven.
  • Bake until the breasts are done approx 18 minutes, depending on the size of the breasts.
  • Remove chicken to a platter and keep warm.
  • Remove any bits & pieces from the skillet.
  • Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet & sauté the shallots approx 1 minute, add the broth approx 1 minute.
  • Add parsley.
  • Drizzle sauce over the chicken & serve.

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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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

PECAN BREADED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Very flavorful twist to fried chicken!

Provided by Rhoda McIntosh

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

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • On waxed paper, combine pecans, flour, and salt.
  • Brush chicken breasts all over with maple syrup. Coat chicken breasts completely with nut mixture.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and stir in the vegetable oil. Add chicken, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until chicken is browned on all sides and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

PEANUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Peanut breading gives these chicken breasts a delicious crunch and keeps them meltingly tender.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
3/4 cup unsalted peanuts
3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into small pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 large eggs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly oil, and set aside. In a food processor, pulse peanuts and bread until coarsely ground. Transfer to a wide rimmed medium bowl; whisk in oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs; season generously with salt and pepper. Add chicken, and turn to coat. One piece at a time, dredge in peanut breading, gently pressing onto chicken; transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • While chicken is baking, cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, 3 to 4 minutes, depending on thickness. Drain and transfer to a bowl along with butter and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve chicken with asparagus.

HONEY-PECAN CHICKEN BREASTS



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We love to entertain, this is one of my favorite 'special' recipes to welcome dinner guests. The nuts add an elegant touch, and it fills the house with a great aroma. -Penny Davis, Newman Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings., In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, turning once. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with pecans. Cook, covered, until chicken is glazed, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken breasts are evenly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • For a crispier crust, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) before baking the chicken breasts.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can crush the pecans in a plastic bag using a rolling pin.
  • Serve the pecan-crusted chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

This pecan-crusted baked chicken breast recipe is an easy and delicious way to prepare chicken. The chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful pecan crust and baked until cooked through. The result is a moist and tender chicken with a crispy, nutty crust. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. You can also experiment with different types of nuts or seeds in the crust, such as almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.

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