Pecan-Crusted Chicken

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • 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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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    4 piece(s) chicken, breast, bonles, skinless
    1/2 cup(s) nuts, pecans
    1/4 cup(s) bread crumbs, fine, dry
    1 1/2 teaspoon orange peel (zest), grated
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper(s), chipotle chile, ground
    1 large egg(s)
    2 tablespoon water
    1 tablespoon canola oil

Directions

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.