Raspberry Pecan Chicken Recipes

RASPBERRY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise and five-spice powder. Stir in chicken, green onions, celery and pecans. Gently stir in raspberries. Serve on bread.

RASPBERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Put chicken breast halves between sheets of plastic wrap; gently pound to flatten to an even thickness. If the chicken breasts are large, slice them in half horizontally to make cutlets.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle or brush with balsamic vinaigrette.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Clean the raspberries and put a few aside for garnish.
• In a saucepan, combine berries, jam, vinegar, tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Let cool slightly.
• Spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the sauce into a bowl, then strain the remaining raspberry sauce through a fine mesh strainer into the same bowl. Keep warm or refrigerate the sauce and warm it up when ready to serve.
• Grill chicken pieces over medium coals for about 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Alternatively, pan grill or broil the chicken breasts.
• Arrange the chicken on a platter or individual plates. Spoon raspberry sauce over the chicken pieces and garnish with some fresh berries, if desired.

RASPBERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season the chicken with some salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot but not burning, add the chicken and sear for 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Using the same skillet, add the garlic and shallot and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and wine and cook until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and lower the heat to a simmer. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, an additional 10 minutes. Add the raspberries, butter, balsamic vinegar and lemon zest, and continue cooking, uncovered, for 1 minute.

PECAN BREADED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• On waxed paper, combine pecans, flour, and salt.
• Brush chicken breasts all over with maple syrup. Coat chicken breasts completely with nut mixture.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and stir in the vegetable oil. Add chicken, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until chicken is browned on all sides and tender.

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In food processor (or can finely chop with knife) chop pecans; add flour and salt.
• Dip chicken cutlets in beaten egg, then in flour/pecan mixture, coating well.
• Combine raspberry preserves, honey, and vinegar in small sauce pan. Heat until warm and combined.
• Pan fry chicken in small drizzle of olive oil on medium heat until browned on both sides. (With cutlets this will take a very small amount of time. If using larger breasts, adjust cooking time.).
• Drizzle warmed sauce over chicken to serve.

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH RASPBERRY DRIZZLE

Steps:

• 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.

GRILLED RASPBERRY-PEACH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place raspberries, peach slices, brandy and honey in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth. Heat blended mixture in 1-quart saucepan. Keep warm.
• Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
• Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
• Cover and grill chicken 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
• Spoon some of the raspberry sauce on serving plate. Place chicken on sauce. Drizzle with additional sauce. Garnish with additional raspberries.

BRIE PECAN ROLLUPS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Pound the chicken to flatten. Soften Brie in microwave; in a medium bowl combine the Brie, green onion and garlic and mix together. Spread about 1/4 cup of this mixture onto each chicken breast half. Roll up and secure with toothpicks.
• Combine egg beat and water in a small bowl and whisk together to make egg wash. Place toasted pecans in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip each chicken roll in egg wash, then roll through the pecans, coating on all sides.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and cook chicken rolls for 15 minutes, turning to brown on each side. When browned, cook for an additional 15 minutes, until cooked through and chicken juices run clear.
• To Make Raspberry Sauce: Meanwhile, place raspberries, sugar and water in a blender. Blend for 3 to 4 minutes, then pour through a sieve to remove seeds.
• Remove cooked chicken rolls from skillet to paper towels to drain. When drained, transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with raspberry sauce. Drizzle some sauce onto the plate in a circle, and serve.

PECAN CHICKEN

Steps:

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

RASPBERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Coat chicken with flour. Melt butter with oil in large skillet. Brown chicken, turning once. Add broth and vinegar to the skillet., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken to serving platter and keep warm. Add cream to skillet. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce with chicken.