PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MAPLE-DIJON SAUCE

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From San Francisco Chronicle (2/7/07).. The author writes "This is an ideal entree for entertaining. The chicken can be sauteed several hours ahead, leaving only the baking for last minute. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled; simply saute the chicken in batches." Note that the nutritional info takes into account the marinade, which you are not actually consuming.

Provided by Whats Cooking

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup olive oil, plus
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup Dijon mustard, plus
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard (and more to taste)
1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup dry vermouth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (without the tenderloin attached)
7 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup mustard, wine, garlic and sage in a bowl. Pour into a heavy Ziploc bag. Add chicken, turning to coat all sides. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, turning once.
  • To make sauce: Whisk maple syrup with 4 tablespoons Dijon. Taste and add 1 or 2 more teaspoons Dijon to taste. (Sauce may be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.) Mix pecans, flour, salt and pepper on a plate. Remove chicken from marinade. Coat chicken on both sides with pecan mixture. If time permits, refrigerate at least 1 hour to help crumbs adhere.
  • In a large skillet, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken. Cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Place on greased, rimmed baking sheet. (Cooled breasts may be refrigerated covered for several hours.).
  • Preheat oven to 425°. Bake chicken until cooked through, about 12 minutes, if at room temperature; 16-18 minutes, if chilled. Transfer to plates, drizzle with maple-mustard sauce and pass the rest.

Mukondi Ravhura
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Meh.


Skmilonrana Studeon
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Not bad!


Kyle Hanneman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Xtylish Catto
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sadie Goldbourne
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Lisa Lee
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This was my first time making pecan-crusted chicken and it turned out amazing! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Allan Freshking
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always been a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend it!


Sony Santosh
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


gy j
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kex KEXTRIlIGY
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Sheikh Tokon
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This was my first time making pecan-crusted chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sulemana Ijeoma
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend it!


David Konadu
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Meh.


Md Miraj Khan
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This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was tough and the sauce was too sweet. I won't be making this again.


Margaret Duszak
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Not bad! The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was really good. I'll try again and adjust the cooking time.


Piper Dean
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I highly recommend this dish!


Ladla Jattak
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Tried this recipe last night and it was a success! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine. My family loved it.


Mark Rusneac
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The pecan crust was so unique and tasty, and the maple-dijon sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again!


tops vedios
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Followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out amazing! The crust was so flavorful and the sauce was delicious. Will definitely be making this again.


Kabengwa Brian
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This pecan-crusted chicken with maple-dijon sauce was a hit at our dinner party! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. A definite keeper!