Oven baked Pecan-Crusted chicken fingers

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
CHICKEN FINGERS1 Cup chopped Pecans1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs1 Tbs plus 2 tsp Essence, recipe follows2 Large Eggs1/4 Cup olive oil2 lbs boneless, skinless Chicken BreastsHoney Mustard Dipping Sauce, Recipe FollowsEMERIL ESSENCE2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano 1 tablespoon dried thymeHONEY MUSTARD SAUCE1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Creole mustard or other hot whole-grain mustard Pinch salt Pinch cayenne, or to taste
Directions
CHICKEN STRIPS
Cut Chicken into strips. Combine Pecans, bread crumbs, and 1 Tbs Essence in a bowl. In a separate bowl combine olive oil, eggs, and 2 tsp Essence. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then pecan mixture, and place on greased baking pan. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes, turning once.

ESSENCE
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup

HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well to combine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. (Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce will keep, refrigerated in a covered non-reactive container, for 2 weeks.)
Yield: approximately 3/4 cup



Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KRISTAMASON1.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 451.9
  • Total Fat: 38.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 126.8 mg
  • Sodium: 157.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 15.9 g

Member Reviews
  • CHRISSYKINS
    Great Recipe! Loved It! Hubby and I loved them just a tad spicy for the kids though I will definately be making these again just with half the essence. Good stuff! - 4/1/07