Pecan Crusted Chicken With Raspberry Drizzle
Easy crispy chicken with a simple raspberry sauce. You could also do this with boneless breasts if you like, but thighs are so much more flavorful and give the dish that extra boost. Adjust the cook time to about 25 minutes if using boneless breasts. This recipe was a contest entry for RSC #11.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2
- 1⁄4
- 1⁄8teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1⁄4
- 1
- 1tablespoon milk
- 6tablespoons finely chopped pecans
- 2tablespoons dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 2tablespoons seedless raspberry preserves
- 2tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2teaspoons honey
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Mix flour, cayenne, 1/8 tsp salt and a few turns of the pepper mill in a shallow bowl.
- Mix egg and milk in another small bowl.
- Combine pecans and breadcrumbs and remaining salt on waxed paper or in a shallow dish.
- Pat thighs dry and dredge in flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture, then coat with pecan mixture on both sides, pressing in gently to help them adhere.
- Place on a shallow baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes or until chicken is done. Don't overcook or chicken will be dry.
- While chicken is cooking, in a small bowl combine raspberry preserves, mustard and honey, mixing well. Heat in microwave until hot. This can also be done in a small saucepan on the stove, but it's just as good in the microwave and you don't have to dirty another pan.
- Place chicken on plate and drizzle with raspberry sauce.
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