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Pecan Crusted Chicken

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Pecan Crusted Chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 409kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pound chicken thigh, boneless, skinless
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/3 cup, crushed crackers, whole-wheat
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Serve With

  • 4 medium rolls, dinner, wheat
  • 4 cup spinach
  • 2 cup blueberries
  • 4 ounce feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pound chicken to slightly flatten; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In shallow dish beat egg. In second dish combine pecans, crackers, and nutmeg. Dip chicken in egg then nut mixture, pressing to coat.
  • Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and the chicken is baked through.
  • Serve with dinner rolls and a spinach, blueberry and feta salad; drizzled with dressing of choice.
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