Best Pecan Crusted Chicken With Banana Salsa Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat egg whites. In another shallow bowl, combine coating mix, pecans and five-spice powder. Dip chicken into egg whites, then roll in coating mixture., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in pecan mixture. , In a large skillet, cook chicken in a oil for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients. Serve with chicken.

MARY'S PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the eggs with the milk. Put aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix together flour, seasoning, cinnamon, pecans, sugar, and salt and pepper.
• Dip the chicken in the egg mix, and press in the pecan mix.
• Fry in hot olive oil until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Check to make sure pecans don't burn. Place on paper towel to drain.

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, then set a large wire rack on top. Spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Lightly pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness (about ½-inch).
• In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and honey. Set aside.
• In a shallow dish, mix together breadcrumbs, pecans, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle with oil and mash with a fork until the oil is thoroughly incorporated.
• Pat the chicken dry; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Brush each piece of chicken on all sides with the mayonnaise mixture. Dredge in the pecan mixture, gently pressing to make sure that both sides are evenly coated.
• Place the coated chicken breasts on the wire rack set on the baking sheet. Bake until the chicken is golden brown and the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165° F, about 20-25 minutes. Check the chicken towards the end of the cooking time, and if it's starting to get too dark, tent loosely with foil for the remainder of the time. You don't want the pecans to burn while the chicken cooks through.

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN DRUMETTES WITH DRIED CHERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Make the salsa by combining the last 6 ingredients in a food processor. Cover and pulse until nearly smooth.
• Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Or refrigerate, covered, for several days and then bring to room temperature before serving.
• Grease a large baking pan, or cover with parchment paper.
• Combine the pecans, flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper in a shallow dish or pie plate.
• Pour can of evaporated milk in a second dish or pie plate.
• Dip drumettes in milk and then in the pecan mixture, coating well.
• Arrange the chicken in the prepared baking pan and drizzle with the melted butter.
• Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink.
• Serve with the salsa.
• Dip the drumettes.

PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place milk in a shallow bowl.
• In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, pecans, sesame seeds, pepper, and salt.
• Dip chicken in milk, then coat in the flour mixture.
• In a large nonstick skillet, born chicken in oil on both sides.
• Transfer to a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
• Bake uncovered at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until juices run clear.

PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, and maple pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Add chicken, celery, pecans, and red onion; stir well to incorporate.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.