Mom's Pecan Crusted Picnic Chicken

Submitted by Scandigirl

"This is sooooooo good! Can be served hot or cold."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 12 chicken legs or 6 large chicken breasts, cut in 2 pieces
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 1⁄2 cups pecans
• 3 slices whole wheat bread or 3 slices whole wheat bread
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Heat oven to 400 F.
2. Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
3. In a pie plate, beat the eggs, dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
4. In a food precessor, process the bread and pecans until finely chopped.
5. Place in a large plastic bag.
6. One at a time, roll the chicken pieces in the egg.
7. Shake gently in the plastic bag.
8. Place the chicken on a greased cookie sheet.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the juices run clear.
10. Chill.
11. Serve with Honey Mustard Sauce.