Pecan Crusted Chicken

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Pecan Crusted Chicken is crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. A quick dinner ready in under 30 minutes!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 470kcal

Preheat oven to 400°F
Slice chicken breast in half, making 4 thin cutlets.
2 chicken breasts
Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, then sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Beat one egg in a large shallow bowl.
1 egg
In a separate bowl, combine pecans, panko, and salt.
1 cup pecans, 1 cup panko, 1 teaspoon salt
Dip each cutlet into the beaten egg and then into the pecan mixture. Flip to cover both sides and press the crumbs firmly into the breasts.
Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat along with the olive oil.
3 tablespoons oil
When the pan is hot, add the breaded chicken. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is golden on the bottom.
Flip chicken and place entire pan in a preheated, 400°F oven for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches at least 165°F
Remove chicken and allow it to rest for 5-8 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
fresh parsley

Chicken cutlets can also be used instead of slicing the chicken breasts in half.
Preheat the oven before beginning.

Make certain the pan is hot, but not smoking. Test by dropping a bit of the breading into the skillet. If it sizzles, it's ready.

When taking the temperature of a chicken breast, insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken.