Pecan-Crusted Chicken
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 - 1 1/4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed1/2 c. pecan halves or pieces1/4 c. plain dry breadcrumbs1 1/2 tsp. freshly grated orange zest1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. ground chipotle pepper1 large egg white2 Tbsp. water1 Tbsp. canola oil, divided
One piece at a time, place chicken between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet of rolling pin until flattened to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
Place pecans, breadcrumbs, 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 white and water in a shallow dish until combined. Dip each chicken breast in the egg white mixture. Then dredge both sides int he pecan mixture.
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half the chicken and cook until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the middle, 4-6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. 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: makes 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALDZIEDZ.
Place pecans, breadcrumbs, 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 white and water in a shallow dish until combined. Dip each chicken breast in the egg white mixture. Then dredge both sides int he pecan mixture.
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half the chicken and cook until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the middle, 4-6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. 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: makes 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALDZIEDZ.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 165.9
- Total Fat: 13.9 g
- Cholesterol: 15.4 mg
- Sodium: 317.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 2.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 7.8 g
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