Mary's Pecan Crusted Chicken

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Tired of plain old chicken, I put this together from ingredients I had on hand. With some say... garlic mashed potatoes, cranberry relish and a big salad... you can't miss. Enjoy !!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs

  • ¼ cup milk

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning

  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 1 pinch white sugar

  • salt to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the eggs with the milk. Put aside.

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, seasoning, cinnamon, pecans, sugar, and salt and pepper.

  3. Dip the chicken in the egg mix, and press in the pecan mix.

  4. Fry in hot olive oil until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Check to make sure pecans don't burn. Place on paper towel to drain.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

507 Calories
33g Fat
20g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 507
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Sodium 250mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 34g 69%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 101mg 8%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 422mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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