Name: Southern Pecan Chicken (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 2 Large eggs; 2 tbsp Milk; 1 1/2 cups Pecan pieces; 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper; 4 tbsp Unsalted butter

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Classic Southern pecan-crusted chicken, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.

Total 1h

Serves 4

Steps 8

Ingredients 11

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Chicken
4 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
Egg Wash
2 2 Large eggs
2 tbsp 30 mL Milk
Pecan Coating
1 cups 180 g Pecan pieces
cup 60 g Panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne pepper
Butter
4 tbsp 60 mL Unsalted butter

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season Chicken with salt and pepper.
In a shallow dish, whisk together Egg Wash ingredients.
In another shallow dish, combine all Pecan Coating ingredients.
Dip each chicken breast into the Egg Wash, then dredge in the Pecan Coating, pressing to adhere.
Melt Butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
Place coated chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C).