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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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine buttermilk and egg in a shallow dish.
     
  2. Combine ground pecans and next 4 ingredients in another shallow dish.
     
  3. Place flour in a third shallow dish; dredge chicken in flour. Dip in buttermilk mixture; drain. Dredge chicken in pecan mixture.
     
  4. 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.
  • Looking for more recipes with buttermilk? Our Best Buttermilk Recipes: 12 Recipes with Buttermilk can help you!

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