Best 10 Pecan Crusted Chicken With Citrus Tomato Topping Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and juicy chicken dish, look no further than pecan crusted chicken with citrus tomato topping. This tantalizing recipe combines the nutty flavor of pecans, the tangy sweetness of citrus, and the rich taste of tomatoes to create an unforgettable culinary experience. The crispy pecan crust adds a delightful crunch, while the citrus tomato topping infuses the chicken with a vibrant and refreshing flavor. Served over a bed of fluffy rice or roasted vegetables, this dish is sure to be a hit at any dinner table. It's easy to prepare and requires minimal ingredients, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on a delicious journey.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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 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.

PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH CITRUS-TOMATO TOPPING



Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Citrus-Tomato Topping image

In this weeknight-quick chicken dish, a rich, nutty exterior is perfectly balanced by a refreshing citrus-tomato topping.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 navel oranges (about 1-1/4 lb.)
1/3 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
35 round buttery crackers, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
8 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
2 Tbsp. oil, divided
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Peel oranges; cut into segments over medium bowl, reserving juice in bowl. Mix 2 Tbsp. orange juice and mayo in pie plate. Combine cracker crumbs and nuts in second pie plate. Discard remaining orange juice; place orange segments in bowl.
  • Dip chicken in mayo mixture, then crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet. Add half the chicken; cook 8 to 10 min. or until golden brown on both sides and done (165ºF), turning after 5 min. Remove chicken from skillet; carefully wipe skillet with paper towel. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
  • Add tomatoes and onions to oranges; mix lightly. Serve spooned over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN OVER FIELD GREENS WITH CARAMEL CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



Pecan Crusted Chicken over Field Greens with Caramel Citrus Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 (4-ounce) pieces chicken breast
1 1/2 cups lowfat buttermilk
1 cup crushed pecan pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoon oil
1 heart romaine
1 head frissee
1 head Boston lettuce
1 head red leaf lettuce
6 Roma tomatoes sliced
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/3 cup caramel sauce
2 teaspoons water
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 lime, zested, optional
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the chicken:
  • Preheat heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place chicken and lowfat buttermilk into a plastic bag and allow to sit for 15 minutes up to overnight.
  • While chicken is marinating combine pecans with spices and mix well. Place mixture into a shallow dish. Remove chicken and allow excess buttermilk to drain. Coat both sides of the chicken pieces with the pecan/spice mixture.
  • Heat a medium, 10-inch oven-proof saute pan on the stove. Using 1/2 teaspoon oil per piece, sear chicken for 1 minute on each side and then place entire pan into oven (if you do not have an oven proof saute pan simply transfer chicken to a baking sheet and proceed) for 10 to 15 minutes. When done and slightly cooled, slice. Note: chicken can be done a day ahead of time. Leftover chicken makes a great chicken salad.
  • For the greens:
  • Cut, wash and spin greens. Toss greens with tomatoes and carrot, set aside.
  • For the vinaigrette:
  • Combine the caramel sauce with water and citrus juices and whisk. While whisking, drizzle in olive oil, lime zest, if using, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • To Assemble:
  • Place greens in a bowl and lightly toss with 1/2 of the dressing. Mound on 4 plates and top with chicken and remaining dressing. ENJOY!

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.

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 WITH GRAPES



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I have combined several pecan chicken dishes to make what I think is the best! This is an easy recipe for a weeknight meal, or nice enough for entertaining. Serve with roasted acorn squash for a winter comfort meal. The grapes make a beautiful presentation, so try it!

Provided by Jennifer Plourde

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
½ cup buttermilk
1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup ground pecans
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed
5 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup pecan halves
½ cup red grapes
½ cup green grapes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Whisk buttermilk and egg together in a shallow bowl.
  • Combine flour, ground pecans, sesame seeds, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a deep dish.
  • Dip each chicken breast in the buttermilk mixture and transfer to the flour mixture; turn to coat.
  • Arrange coated chicken in the baking pan. Drizzle melted butter on top. Sprinkle pecan halves over chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until coating is golden, about 30 minutes. Scatter red grapes and green grapes into the baking pan. Continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 313.5 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 98.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 519.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 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-CRUSTED FISH WITH CITRUS MEUNIèRE



Pecan-Crusted Fish with Citrus Meunière image

One of my first memories of New Orleans was gathering the pecans off the ground at the naval base where my father was stationed, then sitting around a table with my family at night, watching Adventures in Paradise and shelling the seemingly bottomless pile. We had nutpicks, silver utensils with curved sharp tips, for digging out the tiny pieces of shell trapped in the crevices of each nut meat-talk about tedious! But I was always proud to have the cleanest and choicest halves to offer up for my mom's approval. I was surprised when I went to France to cook at the jazz festival in Nice and learned that I had to bring my own pecans to make pecan pie (the nuts are not indigenous there)! It followed, then, that I would use local nuts to create this New Orleans rendition of the more classic Trout Amandine.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 fillets of snapper, redfish, drum, or trout (about 6 ounces each)
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 teaspoon fresh
1 teaspoon chopped orange zest
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 egg
1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
3 tablespoons oil or clarified butter
Citrus Meunière
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon each orange juice and lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper
Hot sauce

Steps:

  • Season the fish with salt and pepper. Place the pecans, flour, thyme, orange zest, and cayenne in a food processor and pulse until well blended but not powdery. Transfer the pecan mixture to a plate. In a shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk together the egg and milk. Dip the fish into the egg mixture, then into the pecan mixture. Press to coat the fillets.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and when hot but not smoking, add the fish. Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove to a platter or plates and keep warm while you make the sauce.
  • Spoon finished sauce over fish. Serve immediately.
  • Melt the butter in a pan and let it foam and turn golden brown. Swirl the pan to see the milk solids on the bottom. When it is nice and brown, pour in the juices and swirl the pan to mix. Add the parsley, season with salt, pepper, and a few drops of hot sauce, and swirl.

Tips:

  • For a crispy pecan crust, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
  • To make the citrus-tomato topping, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and citrus fruits. The sweetness of the tomatoes will balance the tartness of the citrus fruits.
  • If you don't have any white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
  • Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the pecan-crusted chicken with the citrus-tomato topping and your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Pecan-crusted chicken with citrus-tomato topping is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The pecan crust adds a crispy texture to the chicken, while the citrus-tomato topping adds a bright and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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