Pecan Crusted Honey Mustard Chicken Recipes

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS WITH HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the pecans in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped (go easy -- you don't want a paste). Add the panko, 1¼ teaspoon salt, sugar and cayenne pepper and pulse a few more times to combine. The panko should be broken down slightly but not finely ground.
• Set up three large shallow dishes in an assembly line. Place the flour in the first dish; beat the eggs in the second dish; and place the pecan/panko mixture in the third dish. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil to hold the breaded tenders, and place at the end of the assembly line.
• Season the chicken tenders with the remaining teaspoon salt. Working with one tender at a time: dredge first in the flour, shaking off any excess; dip in the egg to coat evenly; and then dredge in the pecan/panko mixture, pressing down to make the coating adhere. Try to use one hand for the dry breading (the flour and pecan/panko mixture) and one hand for the wet (the eggs) -- otherwise, your hands will end up a mess. Place the breaded tender on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining tenders.
• Heat about ⅛-inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. While the oil heats up, line another baking sheet with paper towels (this is for the finished tenders - the paper towels will absorb any excess oil).
• When the oil starts to shimmer, add half of the chicken tenders and cook for a few minutes on the first side until golden brown. Using tongs, flip the tenders and cook until the second side is also golden, 1-2 minutes Adjust the heat as necessary so the tenders don't burn. Transfer the cooked tenders to the prepared baking sheet. Discard the oil, wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel, and then repeat with the remaining tenders.
• Make the sauce by combining the mayonnaise, mustard and honey in a small bowl. Serve alongside chicken tenders.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked chicken tenders can be frozen for up to 3 months. No need to defrost; put the chicken tenders on a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and bake in a 350°F oven until heated through and crisp, about 25 minutes. (Flip the chicken halfway through baking.)

HONEY MUSTARD PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with foil, place an oven safe cooling rack over on baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a shallow dish toss together pecans, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder and season with pepper to taste.
• In a small mixing bowl stir together 1 Tbsp dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp mayonnaise and 1/2 Tbsp honey
• Pound chicken to even the thickness (about 1/2-inch). Dab dry with paper towels then brush top side of chicken with honey mustard mixture and season with salt.
• Transfer one piece of chicken to panko mixture, honey mustard side down, press firm to get mixture to adhere on bottom. Brush top side of chicken piece with honey mustard mixture, season with salt then turn chicken and press to coat. Chicken should be very well covered with mixture, turn and press again on each side to coat well.
• Transfer coated chicken to wire rack, repeat process with remaining pieces of chicken, leaving space between them on rack. Add any extra pecan mixture to tops of chicken and press down even. If you have olive oil cooking spray then spray tops of chicken with it (this is optional, just encourages browning of panko).
• Bake chicken in oven until cooked through, center should register 165 degrees, about 20 - 25 minutes. If you find pecans are browning too quickly during baking then tent chicken with foil.
• Meanwhile in a clean small mixing bowl stir together remaining 1 1/2 dijon mustard, 1 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise and 1 1/2 Tbsp honey.
• Drizzle chicken with honey mustard mixture and serve warm. Optionally you can garnish chicken with chopped parsley (about 1 1/2 tsp).

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Lightly beat the eggs in a wide, shallow bowl or pie plate and set aside.
• In a food processor, pulse the pecans until they form fine crumbs (but don't over-process or they will turn into pecan butter). Place the mixture in a large, sturdy ziptop bag.
• To the bag, add the breadcrumbs, basil, salt, and pepper. Seal the top and shake to combine.
• Place the chicken on a cutting board and cover it with a large sheet of plastic wrap. With a meat tenderizer, rolling pin, or your fist, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. They need not be super thin-just flatten the middle so that the chicken is relatively flat and will bake more evenly.
• Working one chicken breast at a time, dip the chicken in the egg wash, then place in the ziptop bag and shake to coat with the pecan mixture. Gently press the pecan mixture so that it sticks to the chicken, then lay the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the chicken. Bake until the chicken reaches 160 to 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove to a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Chicken is considered cooked at 165 degrees F, but I like to remove mine several degrees early and let the carryover cooking to finish the rest (this ensures the chicken breast is juicy and does not overcook).
• While the chicken bakes, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, both mustards, honey, salt, and cayenne. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
• Enjoy the pecan crusted chicken hot, with the dipping sauce.

HONEY MUSTARD PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line an 18x13-inch baking sheet with foil, place an oven-safe cooling rack over on baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a shallow dish, toss together the pecans, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, and season with pepper to taste.
• In a small mixing bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, and ½ tablespoon of honey.
• Pound the chicken to even the thickness. Dab dry with paper towels, then brush the top side of the chicken with honey mustard mixture and season with salt.
• Transfer one piece of chicken to panko mixture, honey mustard side down, press firmly to get the mixture to adhere on the bottom.
• Brush the top side of the chicken piece with honey mustard mixture, season with salt, then turn the chicken, and press to coat. Turn and press again on each side to coat well.
• Transfer the coated chicken to wire rack, repeat process with remaining pieces of chicken, leaving space between them on the rack. Add any extra pecan mixture to the tops of the chicken and press down evenly.
• Bake the chicken for about 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through, and the center should register 165 degrees F. If the pecans are browning too quickly during baking, then tent the chicken with foil.
• In a clean small mixing bowl, stir together the remaining 1½ dijon mustard, 1½ tablespoon of mayonnaise, and 1½ tablespoon of honey.
• Drizzle the chicken with the honey mustard mixture and serve warm. Enjoy!

PECAN-CRUSTED HONEY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Mix mustard, honey and lemon juice; brush onto both sides of each chicken breast. Place in single layer in shallow pan.
• Combine nuts, bread crumbs and margarine. Sprinkle over chicken; press lightly into chicken to secure.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).

PECAN-CRUSTED HONEY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Mix mustard, honey and lemon juice.
• Brush mixture onto both sides of chicken breasts.
• Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
• Combine pecans, bread crumbs, and butter.
• Sprinkle evenly over chicken, press lightly into chicken to secure.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

PECAN CRUSTED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Mix seasoning together in a bowl. Set aside.
• 2. Preheat oven to 400 degree's. lightly oil a baking pan.
• 3. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towel. Sprinkle both sides of chicken With some of the seasoning mixture.
• 4. Mix all ingredients together for honey mustard sauce.. reserve half of mixture.
• 5. Set seasoned chicken breasts on oiled pan.
• 6. Mix Panko breadcrumbs, finely crushed pecans, butter and 1 tsp of seasoning together. Set aside.
• 7. Brush top of breasts with part of the honey mustard mixture. Reserve remaining sauce.
• 8. Divide breadcrumb mixture among the four chicken breasts. Pile on top of each breast. Press mixture onto breasts.
• 9. Place in oven and bake approximately 20 minutes or until cooked through and tops are browned. If using convection oven. it may cook quicker.
• 10. Mixed greens Toss mixed greens with olive oil, salt, pepper and the juice of a lemon. Add sliced apple and toss together..
• 11. Divide greens on 4 plates. Top mixed greens with a piece of pecan crusted chicken. Drizzle each serving with some of the remaining honey mustard sauce.