Seasoned Pecan Chicken Breasts Recipe

Winner of a Taste of Home prize in 2010, this recipe delivers juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy, savory pecan crust. A perfect weeknight dinner that's both elegant and easy to make!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 201.2 kcal
Protein 59g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Seasoned Pecan Chicken Breasts

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How to Make Seasoned Pecan Chicken Breasts

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. In a separate shallow dish, combine pecans, brown sugar, and butter.
  4. Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  5. Press the coated chicken breast into the pecan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  6. Place the pecan-crusted chicken breasts in a greased baking dish.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

4g

Carbs

0g