Maple Pecan Chicken

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 192.4

Total Fat: 7.4 g
Cholesterol: 43.9 mg
Sodium: 119.4 mg
Total Carbs: 13.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
Protein: 18.9 g

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Introduction

A sweet and crunchy taste for this terrific chicken dish. A sweet and crunchy taste for this terrific chicken dish.

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into six pieces)

1/2 cup halved pecans

1/4 cup plain bread crumbs

1 tsp pepper

1/2 cup reduced calorie syrup

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Put the pecans and bread crumbs into a food processor. Combine until all of the pecans are chopped into the same consistency as the bread crumbs.
Put into shallow bowl.
Put the syrup into a bowl.
Put the chicken into the syrup, coating both sides completely.
Put the chicken into the pecan and breadcrumb mixture.
Coat each side completely.
Lay the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
Coat the rest of the chicken pieces.
Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until all of the chicken is cooked through.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HEATHER121.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

MJLUVSANIMALS

Incredible!

30 of 31 people found this review helpful

In addittion to my last comment. Parchment paper is key if you want crispy on the bottom, I have made this several times I love it! - 8/23/09
DDERODES

Very Good

27 of 28 people found this review helpful

This reminded me of the pecan-crusted chicken that's in all the chain-restaurant salads these days, so that's what I did. Served on a mix of romaine and spinach with dried cherries...yum. Kids liked it too, but plain. - 5/14/08
AKELLER3

Incredible!

25 of 26 people found this review helpful

Oh this was GREAT! Mine came out pretty crispy and sweet, but i seasoned thie chicken so it had a spicy,sweet taste. This was a big hit i know i'll be making this again soon. - 4/2/08
GHFAN396

Very Good

24 of 24 people found this review helpful

I liked this and so did my hubby. I did make a few changes though...I added a few herbs and spices to the nut mixture, omitted the bread crumbs and just put the nut mixture on top of the chicken to keep it from getting mushy. The serving size needs adjusting, 6 servings for 1lb is a stretch. - 6/13/08
CPATTEE

Incredible!

21 of 21 people found this review helpful

This chicken was fabulous. I cooked it covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 10. - 5/2/08
MSRILEY

Incredible!

20 of 21 people found this review helpful

This was a great recipe!!! I used toasted low cal whole wheat bread instead of the bread crumbs to cut more calories and fat and it turned out wonderful!!!! - 9/5/08
HAPPYDAISY74

Incredible!

17 of 18 people found this review helpful

This recipe really caught my interest! I used pure Vermont maple syrup and cracker crumbs instead of bread crumbs. It came out nice and crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. My entire family (including 4 kids) loved it! We'll definitely be having this again!!! Thanks for sharing! - 6/11/07
LADYDIANNA1

Good

16 of 17 people found this review helpful

Made this one by not just putting on cookie sheet, I covered with foil for the first 20 to 25 minutes then uncovered for the remainder of the time to make the outside of the chicken crunchy. It keeped the chicken from drying out o much - 2/28/08
JOLLYGREENSMOM

Incredible!

15 of 17 people found this review helpful

I used HONEY instead of syrup. I used Ritz crakcer with the pecans in the food processor. 25 min. and the meat was very tender. My husband gave it a 7 out of 10. I gave it a 10. - 3/7/08
PITRDPRINCESS

Incredible!

15 of 17 people found this review helpful

This was really good! I made a few small changes - I didn't cut up the chicken but just pounded it out a little, instead of dipping the chicken in the syrup I brushed a good coat on, and I used hazelnuts instead of pecans. Very delicious & easy to make! - 3/13/07
BROOKELISE

Incredible!

12 of 12 people found this review helpful

How delicious! Who would have thought that this would be so good. I did nothing to the chicken breasts, just served them whole. I did use sugar free syrup in lieu of the low cal and it came out great! - 7/14/08
SHOWERS2FLOWERS

O.K.

12 of 20 people found this review helpful

This was okay. I've made a version of this from a Rachael Ray recipe that had a bit more seasoning (and therefore, flavor). This is a promising variation, but needs work. The Rachael recipe uses the syrup as a dipping sauce; combining it with balsamic and dijon mustard would be a nice combo. - 2/29/08
TFFM_NIKKI_LYNN

Very Good

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

This recipe was delicious and QUICK! The sweetness of the syrup and the nutty flavor really did alot for the chicken. My family loved it! - 4/30/08
ANGELP1028

Very Good

10 of 12 people found this review helpful

I pulled the pecans out of the freezer so they kind of made a paste instead of crumbs...it was kind of a mess, but it still turned out to taste pretty good! Next time I'll make sure the pecans are at room temp. - 5/4/08
LUKESMOM1220

Incredible!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Incredible! Only took about 5 minutes of prep! So sweet and tender and juicy, it was hard to keep to one serving!! - 5/1/08
JUDYSTROMINGER

Very Good

9 of 11 people found this review helpful

This was easy to make and the small serving sizes are perfect for controlling portions. - 5/18/08
JESS4775

Incredible!

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

This dish was great. The chicken stays tender and the sweetness wasn't overbearing. Easy to make too. My boyfriend couldn't believe that I made it! We both have a new favorite. - 3/10/08
HIPPIEGURL

Very Good

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I didn't have any pecans, so I tried it with walnuts and it was delicious! - 6/29/09
ICANONLYBEME

Good

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

It was good but not as crunchy as I thought it would be. - 4/29/08
KLELLIOTT2008

Very Good

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

I made this last night and was actually impressed. I liked the uniqueness of having a sweet taste to the chicken. And it was pretty easy to make. I paired it with some garlic butter and rosemary seasoned broccoli and a recipe for garlic bread from this site as well. My hubby & I both enjoyed it! - 3/26/08
BANTAMOM

Incredible!

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I made it according to directions, and even my 14 yr. old I won't eat anything but ramen noodles kid ate it. All the way to the last bite. WOW! We did find it a bit soggy on the bottom, but I'll find a way around that, lol. Great recipe, Thanks. - 7/27/09
JGOLFER

Incredible!

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Great recipe! Very tasty, filling and easy to make. My husband and kids loved it! - 5/27/08
ANGELA929B

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I made this last night but I don't have a food processor and couldn't find crumbed pecans so I used pecan and peanut crumb topping but it was ABSOLUTELY divine! Very good. Made my meat nice and tender. - 5/6/08
ADKMOM

Incredible!

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

This was a great recipe. Mine wasn't dry at all, the outside was crunchy and the inside moist, I loved the sweetness of the maple. I will definetly make this again, it was easy and delicious. Thanks for the recipe. - 4/26/07
DISNEY-MOON

Very Good

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This was a great way to make chicken exciting! Hubby and I loved it, I will def. be making it again! It was not quite as sweet as I expected. The only con was trying to find side dishes to match it up with that complimented. - 6/19/08
PRINCESSNURSE

Good

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I would drizzle a little of the syrup on top next time. It was pretty good - 3/16/08
CHIIEDDY

Good

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

It wasn't crunchy but it was reasonably good. Serving sizes were a tad small. - 3/11/08
JULY93

Incredible!

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

My husband loved this. The chicken is sweet and juicy!!! - 2/25/08
CD835881

Very Good

6 of 9 people found this review helpful

Excellent flavor. I couldn't get a crunchy texture and the color is a little off-putting, especially the next day, but my picky chef husband approved of it overall. - 3/8/07
ABLAMBERT

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This was really tasty. I used suggestions from several different comments: I seasoned the chicken with Cajun seasoning to give it a spicy/sweet mix, and heated my frozen pecans in the micro to prevent stickiness in the blender. Amazing! - 4/21/10
STLSKYE

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is the most delicious thing I have ever made! The chicken was SO moist and juicy, the coating was sweet and nutty. It tasted just like something you'd get in a restaurant. Very impressive. I can't wait to make it for company!! - 10/14/09
GRAMTOTWO

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Made this for dinner tonight. Followed directions as instructed (parchment paper and all) Came out moist and delicious! Enough left to slice cold on a green salad for lunch. - 8/22/09
DEBBIEK60

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Thanks so much Heather! This is the BEST!! I'll make it again just exactly as it is for guests. - 4/27/08
HERCKLE

Good

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

I think you have to be ravenous to get into this recipe. It is incredibly (underline that twice) rich-tasting, and therefore, a bit over-the-top in sweetness for my taste. However, mine was not dry in the least and is definitely the most unique recipe I've tried. - 6/11/07
NOT1WORRY

Good

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Really easy to make. One kid liked it, the other one didn't. It's not going to be a huge favorite around here, but it's something different and quick to make now and then. - 3/20/07
MCOGHLAN

Very Good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This chicken was great. We used chicken thighs, not quite as lean but it was what I had in the freezer. Very tasty, it was a great combo on sweet and crunchy. I think I would make these when I'm craving chicken wings for a healthier version. - 3/1/10
NICOLENELLY

O.K.

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Not Crispy at all and it had too much pepper. Tasted like a McDonald's sausage patty. - 2/17/10
SHANIMCK

Good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I enjoyed this recipe although my family didn't. It had more to do with their preferences for breading and sweetness added to chicken than anything else though. I'd recommend anyone to try it. - 9/23/09
GOLDENDAZ

Very Good

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Very easy to prepare. Tasty and lean! - 9/21/08
KOOLCHIK

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Awesome - I really enjoyed this I cut the chicken into strips and served it like chicken fingers. I also used 1.5 LB of chicken and found I had enough coating. I cooked it covered part of the time but next time i would not cover it at all to make it crispier. - 1/23/10
CLSYLADY

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Was very good. I used the parchement paper and the bottom of the chicken was a bit soggy so next time I think I'll try turning the chicken over half way through the cooking time and see if that doesn't help. Paper does help in the clean up process though... :o) - 12/21/09
GLENDAJ5

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I made this for company last night and enjoyed it. Hubby says he liked it but not as much as some others I make. Our guest liked it very much and wanted the recipe. I didn't have pecans so I used walnuts and panko crumbs. I will make this one again. - 12/8/09
JRRHEA

Very Good

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

My chicken was getting dry so I covered it for the last ten minutes and it was fine. - 8/1/09
PINTHIN

Very Good

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

It was pretty good. Husband just loved it. He is a picky eater so that get's points from me :) - 6/3/08
ECUAGIRL1

Very Good

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I made this a few times. I am the only one who likes it in my family, but I love it. - 5/30/08
LILYBLSM

Very Good

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

I didn't have a food processor so I just sprinkled some pecans on top. It was a big hit with my picky kids! I also had something similar to this in a resturant where they added a smoked guoda cheese sauce on top but I liked it very much without it. - 5/8/08
QUIETGRL296

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

My son loved it! - 4/28/08
44ANGEL

Very Good

3 of 6 people found this review helpful

I made this but left the syrup out. I used light Italian Dressing. Very good. - 4/27/08
CD2063246

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Tastes good and it's easy to make. My whole family enjoyed it. - 4/10/08
JESSIFESSI1

Very Good

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Loved the sweetness! - 3/26/08
CALIDREAMER76

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I'm not fond of maple - I liked the idea of using honey instead. - 3/25/08
GENTLESPIRIT1

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Wow, this is a fantastic recipe. The chicken is so moist and the coating is awesome with the maple nutty flavor. Portions are a bit small but with the low calorie count, I just ate another half portion! - 3/13/08
J2740LOU

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is delicious; and my husband agrees! - 3/6/08
REDHATLADY2

Very Good

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

My whole family loved it. I really liked the crunchy texture. - 2/28/08
LIGHTNHEALTHY

Good

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

It was good. My children didn't like it though so I won't be able to make it again. I added salt and pepper to the finish product for good flavor. - 1/14/08
TIME4COFFEE

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Awesome! I used 1/4 cup of regular syrup (which was plenty) so DH would eat. It did not state where to add pepper so I tossed in with the pecans and panko (used rather than bread crumbs) but only used 1/2 tsp of coarse pepper and it was the perfect amount with just a hint of spunk. Absolutely loved! - 8/23/10
RHFCTR

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The chicken was very moist! I followed the recipe exactly, except I used pure maple syrup. Will try a dipping sauce next time. - 5/17/10
ISABELLEO

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

It was very good. I used chicken tenders instead. This is on our do again list. - 5/9/10
ROSABELLE61

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The crumb mixture was not enough for the chicken I had, so I had to double it. Otherwise, it was quite good, and I plan to use the leftovers for sandwiches for lunch. - 5/3/10
SLIMKIM2B

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Really tasty, but I found that it did not crisp up real good.
Any suggestions to remedy that. My husband said that this was the best chicken I've ever made. - 4/19/10
CD5512416

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Love this and so easy to make! - 4/2/10
MZRIZZ79

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I didn't have any parchment paper and when it was done, it looked a little brown on the bottom. But when I cut into it, it was soooo moist! This will be a regular for sure! - 3/21/10
WINDINMYSAILS

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

It took longer than I usually spend on my food preparation but it tasted very good and my family liked it. - 1/16/10
BETHLOVESBIKING

Incredible!

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Very tasty! I love pecans anyway. - 7/10/09
THERESAT858

O.K.

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

This sounded amazing, but was actually disappointing. The chicken came out crunchy on top but soggy on bottom, and was too sweet even for me. The leftovers didn't get eaten. - 4/24/08
REREBIGMAMA

O.K.

2 of 10 people found this review helpful

The chicken was dry. Won't make this one again. - 3/21/07
RAINSMOM

O.K.

2 of 10 people found this review helpful

I didn't love this one. The chicken ended up dry, and I found it a little bland. - 3/13/07
NIKKIBENK

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was very tasty and I followed the recipe exactly. I will in the future play up the spices for something different, but it's still great the way it is. I half expected it to be crispy, but it wasn't, but it wasn't soggy either. - 5/15/10
SUNGSARAH

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I did like this but it was a little too dry. I used honey instead but I think I should have added more. I also mixed walnuts and pecans which made for more of an interesting flavor and crunch. Very good and very easy. Great to use over salad as well. - 5/7/10
KVROMBAUT

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It was great and my husband LOVED it!! - 4/28/10
SBOYKIN

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Good call, added a but of cayene for spieiness since I'm a Gulf coast Goddess (just living in Philadelphia for now -- it's that Story of ruth thing!)) followed suggestions of using parchment paper & baking half covered, half not is ket to success - 4/21/10
CHARLOTTE1947

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My family and I thought this was too sweet. It felt fried in my mouth, which was good. I will try to tweak this recipe to cut down on the syrup's sweetness. - 4/20/10
NANCYANNE1956

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My favorite restaurant makes a version of this on their low calorie menu. It's great. - 4/15/10
BERTO4812

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

tastes great - 4/15/10
ZACKLE

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

will try this tomoro. maybe season chicken a little with salt and maybe crushed red pepper first for extra zip or use egg whites to make crumbs stick and dip in maple mustard combo. I always use panko bread crumbs a lot crunchier and always crispy no matter what you dredge in - 3/21/10
HERE4MYKIDS

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

this was very very good and soo easy to make. - 3/10/10
WANDAP62

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Delicious and Easy! - 2/23/10
JULESRYN

O.K.

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

Easy, but not that great tasting. - 2/22/10
AUTUMBREESE

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

this was amazing! The whole family loved it! - 2/20/10
TERRIJ7

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

This sounds very simple and delicious! I love pecans--I'm going to try this one very soon! - 10/1/09
SUZYQX4

Incredible!

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

Sounds wonderful - it's on the menu for next week. - 8/21/09
MISS_PIE

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This recipe sounds delicious. I'll give it a try! - 8/16/09
TANNERSMOM7

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

This sounds like something the whole family would love to try! Thanks! - 7/13/09
HUSKEYMOMMA

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have not tried this yet since it's only 3 something in the morning but I will for din-din today. It sounds great, plus I need recipes like this to keep me on track.
Thank you - 7/8/09
WOLFSPIRITS

Bad

1 of 10 people found this review helpful

SORRY. - 7/3/09
LIFTINGPOE

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was good. - 6/29/09
DEUCE119

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

Sounds like something my husband would like. I will definitely try this! - 6/27/09
BIKINIBOUND!!

Incredible!

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

I think this w/b on the menu for dinner this week..for me-on top of salad greens with some onions and perhaps FF ranch dressing..for the BF-alongside some mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli or corn! I will come back to rate after I make it - and I can't wait! - 2/15/09
YELLOWROSIE

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

Sounds very good. I will try it soon. - 5/29/08
WINJOJO

Very Good

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

Pretty good... - 5/20/08
MRS_SANDMAN

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

I haven't made this yet, but do plan on it. I will use italina dressing as someone suggested..sounds delicious. My husband loves chicken, cooked almost anyway! - 4/27/08
LACHICUELA

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

i haven't made this because i'm a vegetarian, but am interested in adjusting it for tofu. - 4/27/08
SIBBY53

O.K.

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

First recipe from here I wasn't enthused about. Bound to happen, most are great - 3/7/08
VOLSUNG

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

Gonna have to try this - 3/1/08
ENOKIJ

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

I'm going to try this tonight on a pork tenderloin! - 2/28/08
READY4MO

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

I am going to try this recepie but I have to season the chicken first. I think it may taste a little bland without seasoning. - 2/28/08
JOHNMARTINMILES

Worth a try! - 6/25/21
EVIE4NOW

Good

pretty tasty but small portions - 6/5/21
JULIJULINN

Very Good

So good. - 5/6/21
CORVETTECOWBOY

Looks good, thanks for sharing - 4/17/21

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