Pecan-Crusted Chicken
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
4 piece(s) chicken, breast, bonles, skinless1/2 cup(s) nuts, pecans1/4 cup(s) bread crumbs, fine, dry1 1/2 teaspoon orange peel (zest), grated1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper(s), chipotle chile, ground1 large egg(s)2 tablespoon water1 tablespoon canola oil
1. Working with one piece of chicken at a time, place between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until flattened to an even 1/4 inch thinkness.
2. Place pecans, bread crumbs, orange zest, salt and ground chipotle in a food processor and pulse until the pecans are finely ground. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish. Whisk egg wight and water in a shallow dish until combined. Dip each chicken breast in the egg-white mixture, then dredge both sides in the pecan mixture.
3. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half the chicken and cook until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the middle, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Tranfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
4. Carefully wipe out the pan with a paper towel and add the remaining oil. Cook the remaining chicken, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent scorching. Serve immediately.
Serving Size: 4 servings
Number of Servings: 6.25
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KAREN1035.
2. Place pecans, bread crumbs, orange zest, salt and ground chipotle in a food processor and pulse until the pecans are finely ground. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish. Whisk egg wight and water in a shallow dish until combined. Dip each chicken breast in the egg-white mixture, then dredge both sides in the pecan mixture.
3. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half the chicken and cook until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the middle, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Tranfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
4. Carefully wipe out the pan with a paper towel and add the remaining oil. Cook the remaining chicken, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent scorching. Serve immediately.
Serving Size: 4 servings
Number of Servings: 6.25
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KAREN1035.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 280.2
- Total Fat: 11.9 g
- Cholesterol: 117.2 mg
- Sodium: 327.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 4.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 37.3 g
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