Pecan crusted baked chicken recipe

Heart healthy recipe
Diabetes recipe

A healthy way to enjoy a crispy crust, this quick and easy baked chicken recipe makes a great weeknight dinner. Southern pecans provide heart healthy fats and are an excellent source of protein.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each)

Dipping Mixture

• 2 egg whites
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Crust Mixture

• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 175°C.
• Halve chicken breasts and pound with a mallet.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together egg whites, cornstarch and lemon juice. Pour into a shallow dish for dipping chicken.
• In another medium bowl, combine all crust mixture ingredients.
• Dip pounded chicken in dipping mixture, and dredge in crust mixture.
• Coat nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place chicken in skillet, and cook on each side for 2 to 3 minutes, until firm to the touch and browned.
• Transfer chicken to a baking dish spritzed with cooking spray. Bake chicken approximately 10 to 12 minutes, until cooked through.
• Remove from pan and slice each chicken breast diagonally into 4 pieces. Serve immediately.