Maple Pecan Crusted Chicken (Trillium1204)
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
6 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of visible fat 2 tablespoons real maple syrup1/4 cup bread crumbs1/4 cup minced toasted pecans1 teaspoon paprika3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly mist a small nonstick baking sheet with olive oil spray.
In a small bowl, combine the pecans, parsley, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper. Spread half of the mixture on a sheet of waxed paper. Baste the top of 1 chicken breast with the maple syrup coat. Place the smooth side fo the breast on the nut mixture. Press to adhere. Place the breast, nut side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with each breast and place on the baking sheet, not touching the other breasts.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until no longer pink. Let stand 5 minutes.
Serving Size: Serves 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRILLIUM1204.
In a small bowl, combine the pecans, parsley, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper. Spread half of the mixture on a sheet of waxed paper. Baste the top of 1 chicken breast with the maple syrup coat. Place the smooth side fo the breast on the nut mixture. Press to adhere. Place the breast, nut side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with each breast and place on the baking sheet, not touching the other breasts.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until no longer pink. Let stand 5 minutes.
Serving Size: Serves 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRILLIUM1204.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 258.2
- Total Fat: 5.9 g
- Cholesterol: 98.6 mg
- Sodium: 149.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 9.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
- Protein: 40.4 g
Member Reviews
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SIMPLYLISA57
This was excellent and so quick and easy. My only concern is the listed protein content for one serving. Maybe the size of the serving? 6 oz. is more than I ate--I recorded 4 oz and that was plenty for me--is 40g for 6oz correct? Otherwise a very tasty, juicy, well-seasoned dinner entree. - 1/7/16