Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 cup pecan halves; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; cooking spray, as needed; parchment paper, as needed

Elevate your weeknight dinner with these crispy, flavorful Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken Breasts! A simple yet elegant recipe, these juicy chicken breasts are coated in a crunchy pecan and panko crust, then baked to perfection. Serve with a homemade honey mustard dipping sauce and your favorite side dishes for a complete and satisfying meal. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 22 mins

Calories 330.7 kcal

Protein 55g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken Breasts

2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup panko bread crumbs
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
cooking spray, as needed
parchment paper, as needed

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How to Make Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken Breasts

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
In a separate shallow dish, combine 1 cup pecan halves and 1 cup panko bread crumbs.
Brush both sides of each chicken breast with the honey mustard mixture.
Dredge each chicken breast in the pecan-panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly coated with cooking spray.
Lightly coat the top of each chicken breast with cooking spray.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown and crispy. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).