Pecan Crusted Chicken Recipe

Rating 5.0
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Nutty pecans are the star of this pecan crusted chicken recipe. Paired with a honey-mustard dipping sauce, it’s an easy, satisfying and delicious meal.
Utensils Dinner
Globe New American
16
ingredients
8
steps
40
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
3
1 1/2 cup(s)
pecans
3 tbsp
cornstarch
3/4 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
sweet paprika
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp
Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp
honey
1 tbsp
mayonnaise
1 1/2 lb
chicken tenderloin
freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
1/2 cup(s)
mayonnaise
2 tbsp
honey
2 tbsp
Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp
brown or yellow mustard
1 tsp
apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions 8 steps | 40 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set it aside. In a food processor, add the pecans and pulse until finely chopped. 

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Step 2

Transfer the pecans into a bowl and add the cornstarch, garlic powder, sweet paprika, black pepper and salt. Mix until well combined. 

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Step 3

In a second bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey and mayonnaise until well combined. 

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Step 4

Pat each chicken tenderloin dry. Use a pastry or silicone brush to brush the honey mustard mixture on each tenderloin. 

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Step 5

Transfer the chicken tenderloin into the pecan mixture and press the pecan mixture into the chicken tenderloin to cover it. 

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Step 6

Place the tenderloins on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the center of the chicken is at least 165°F. If the nuts become too brown during baking, tent them with a piece of aluminum foil.

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Step 7

While the chicken is baking, prepare the honey mustard dipping sauce. In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, yellow (or brown) mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.

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Step 8

Serve the pecan crusted chicken with a side of honey mustard dipping sauce and a side salad. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
1376
FAT
106 g
PROTEIN
39.9 g
CARBS
73.1 g

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Carmela G.

Carmela

04 May 2023

This Pecan Crusted Chicken Recipe is perfect for Pecan Lovers. Satisfying and easy to do with its step-by-step instructions.

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