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Pecan Orange Chicken

pecan orange chicken
Ingredients:
  • (4) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • (1/2 cup) pecan halves
  • (1/4 cup) plain dry breadcrumbs
  • (1 1/2 tsp.) freshly grated orange zest
  • (1/2 tsp.) salt
  • (1/4 tsp.) ground chipotle pepper
  • (1 large) egg white
  • (2 Tbsp.) water
  • (1 Tbsp.) canola oil
Servings
4
Dinner

Pecan Orange Chicken

Thin chicken breasts coated in a pecan orange breading and pan seared until crispy.

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 15 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Place one chicken breast at a time between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4 in. thickness with a meat mallet.
  2. 2Pulse pecans, breadcrumbs, orange zest, salt and ground chipotle in a food processor until ground. Place into a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, whisk together egg white and water.

  3. 3Place a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 tsp. oil. Using opposite hands, dip both sides of each chicken breast into egg whites, then into dry mixture.

  4. 4Place 2 chicken breasts into the pan at a time and cook 4-8 minutes, turning once. Repeat with remaining chicken and oil. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 281
  • Total Fat 15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 7 g
  • Protein 29 g
  • Cholesterol 66 mg
  • Sodium 429 mg
  • Fiber -- g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Dinner

Recipe Subcategory: Entrées with Poultry

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Poultry, Eggs, Peanuts

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.

 


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