Pecan-Crusted Chicken
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 c. buttermilk, lowfat1/2 tsp. dried thyme1/2 tsp. paprika1/2 tsp. salt1 Tbsp. garlic, chopped1/3. c. finely chopped pecans1/3 c. Panko (or dry bread bread crumbs, plain)4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz. each)Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce:2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard2 Tbsp. Honey1 Tbsp. mayo, light or reduced fat
In gallon size bag: buttermilk, garlic, thyme, paprika and salt. Place chicken in bag and let marinate for a day.
When ready to prepare: Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Spray oil on baking sheet or dish.
In another bowl combine Panko and chopped pecans. Discard buttermilk marinade. Coat each chicken breast, one at a time, in the breadcrumb and pecan mixture, pressing the crumbs into the chicken breast. Place on baking sheet or dish. Lightly spray tops of coated chicken breasts with oil. Bake at 350-degrees for 20-30 minutes, till internal temp. reaches 170-degrees.
While chicken is baking: Mix together the dijon, honey and mayo - serve in small dipping bowls for each person. Makes 4 servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROO2LOSE22.
When ready to prepare: Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Spray oil on baking sheet or dish.
In another bowl combine Panko and chopped pecans. Discard buttermilk marinade. Coat each chicken breast, one at a time, in the breadcrumb and pecan mixture, pressing the crumbs into the chicken breast. Place on baking sheet or dish. Lightly spray tops of coated chicken breasts with oil. Bake at 350-degrees for 20-30 minutes, till internal temp. reaches 170-degrees.
While chicken is baking: Mix together the dijon, honey and mayo - serve in small dipping bowls for each person. Makes 4 servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROO2LOSE22.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 259.2
- Total Fat: 9.7 g
- Cholesterol: 55.0 mg
- Sodium: 843.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 16.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 24.7 g
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