Pecan Chicken

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"A pecan coating adds a pleasant crunch to plain chicken."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1⁄3 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• MAPLE-DIJON SAUCE

• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

directions

1. In a shallow bowl, combine the pecans, bread crumbs, thyme, paprika and salt. Coat chicken with mustard, then with pecan mixture. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear. Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl; serve with chicken.