Pecan Crusted Chicken

Crunchy nut coated chicken breast dish with a crispy golden crust.

This Pecan Crusted Chicken is a crispy, flavorful twist on classic breaded chicken and the perfect way to give boring chicken an upgrade! Coated in a ground pecan mixture with panko for extra crunch, it’s so delicious and surprisingly easy to make.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course chicken

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 2798 kcal

Ingredients

4 boneless & skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups pecans finely chopped
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a cooling rack on top of the parchment paper.
In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
In a third shallow dish, combine the finely chopped pecans and panko breadcrumbs.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then, dip the chicken in the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken in the pecan and breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres well.
Place the coated chicken on the prepared cooling rack on the baking sheet.
Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The pecan coating should be golden brown and crispy.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

PRO TIP:

For extra crunchy toasted pecans, toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes before mixing them with the breadcrumbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 2798kcalCarbohydrates: 123gProtein: 406gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 1036mgSodium: 3492mgPotassium: 6817mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 92IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 266mgIron: 24mg

Keyword 30 minute meals, Chicken, Pecans

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