Buttermilk Pecan Chicken
- SERVES
- 8
- PREP
- 15 Min
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
You won't be slaving in the kitchen all day making this Buttermilk Pecan Chicken. You'll enjoy it while you enjoy your company as well.
What You'll Need
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup ground pecans (see note)
- 3/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs (store-bought)
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans (see note)
What to Do
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine buttermilk and egg in a shallow dish.
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Combine ground pecans and next 4 ingredients in another shallow dish.
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Place flour in a third shallow dish; dredge chicken in flour. Dip in buttermilk mixture; drain. Dredge chicken in pecan mixture.
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Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Drizzle chicken with melted butter; sprinkle with chopped pecans. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until done.
Notes
- Let your food processor be your new best friend for such jobs as grinding a cup of pecans. It'll also do a good job at coarsely chopping them.
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