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Pecan Crusted Chicken
Servings:
4
Ready In:
40 minutes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Wait Time:
0 minutes
Spiciness:
0/5

Ingredients

  • 1/2 (cup) finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 (cup) bread crumbs
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (cup) butter, divided
  • 1/4 (cup) Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 (cup) dark brown sugar
  • 2 (teaspoon) Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and stir with the pecans and bread crumbs; season with salt and pepper. Spread the mixture out on a plate. Press the chicken breasts into the mixture to coat on both sides. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the coated chicken breasts in the pan, and fry on both sides until nicely browned and chicken meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
  2. In a small saucepan, whisk together the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Cut up remaining 3/4 cup butter into pieces. Bring sauce to a simmer over medium-low heat, remove from the burner, then whisk in the remaining butter one piece at a time. Do not return to the heat.
  3. Arrange the chicken breasts on a large serving plate. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Optional: sprinkle with green onion.

Nutrition Information

This nutrition information is an estimate only. We use software to calculate the nutritional analysis from the individual ingredients in each recipe. While we do our best to ensure accuracy, we make no representation or warranty regarding the information, and there can be no assurance that any of the information contained therein has not been, or will not be changed or altered.

amount per serving
Calories
612
Total Fat
59g
Saturated Fat
30g
Cholesterol
138mg
Sodium
417mg
Carbohydrate
15g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Sugars
3g
Protein
10g
Vitamin A
28%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
5%
Iron
7%
Potassium
152mg

Comments

  • Trish
    Trish

    This was fantastic.. I did not have the Bourbn so I used Madagascar Vanilla instead.. Not sure if it compromised the taste using the substitute but I didn't have any complaints. I will definitely make this one again.

    over 2 years ago
  • Liza Jane
    Liza Jane

    We had this with rice and carrots. Flavors melded so well. I really recommend this one. I've made 3x.

    over 2 years ago
  • Sandy (Community Guide)
    Sandy (Community Guide)

    Im going to save this recipe and try it when I move to an area in TX where they sell Bourban. Thanks!

    over 2 years ago
  • denen
    denen

    Sounds like the fancy resturant versions. I can't wit to try this out for my family.

    over 2 years ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    @Trish~ Hi this is Chef Heather at Food on the Table. You are right on tract substituting vanilla extract for the bourbon in this recipe. Vanilla extract is a great substitute for bourbon. Typically substitute 1 teaspoons vanilla extract for every 1 to 2 tablespoons of bourbon called for in the recipe.

    over 2 years ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    Other great substitutes for bourbon are apple cider vinegar, beef broth or cranberry juice.

    over 2 years ago
  • Sandy (Community Guide)
    Sandy (Community Guide)

    Thanks Chef Heather for all the subsitute ideas!

    over 2 years ago
  • Elizabeth
    Elizabeth

    Very yummy. I also made substituted the vanilla for the bourbon, although I'll try it next time with the bourbon. I used oat bran instead of bread crumbs, and baked the chicken instead of frying.

    over 2 years ago
  • Michelle
    Michelle

    Made this the other day and it was DELICIOUS!! Served it with the broccoli-pasta side dish, which was also delicious!

    over 2 years ago
  • Tammy
    Tammy

    Totally yummy! Hubby loved it!

    about 1 year ago
  • Elizabeth
    Elizabeth

    My husband thought the sauce was a little too sweet. I thought the dish was perfect. Absolutely perfect! The chicken the next day without the sauce was fabulous.

    about 1 year ago
  • Beth
    Beth

    I feel stupid! I don't see the bourbon in the recipe.....

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    Beth, we took the bourbon out recently to make it more kid friendly. If you would like to use bourbon in the recipe, simply add 1-2 tablespoons of bourbon to the sauce in place of Worcestershire sauce. Be careful to add it off of the heat (especially if you are cooking with gas) as it will flame up. You can then safely light the pan with a stick lighter to cook off the alcohol (it will flame up and go out rather quickly, 3-5 seconds). It adds a wonderful layer of flavor to the sauce. Enjoy!

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Really liked this recipe. I halved the recipe and it still came out perfect still. I also added a little cajun spice to the sauce :-)

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    Good idea @Anonymous!

    about 1 year ago
  • Lark
    Lark

    I'm with Beth, where is the bourbon in this and how much.

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    @Beth, we took the bourbon out of the recipe to make it more kid friendly. If you would like to use bourbon, simply add 1-2 T. of bourbon to the sauce in place of Worcestershire sauce. Be careful to add it off the heat as it will flame up. You can then safely light the pan with a stick lighter or tilt it towards the flame if cooking on gas and it will flame up 3-5 seconds and burn itself out.

    about 1 year ago
  • Still very good even though I used walnuts instead of pecans because that's what I had in the pantry.

    about 1 year ago
  • Pam
    Pam

    This recipe was very good. My husband and children liked it.

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    @Pam, glad you liked it!

    about 1 year ago
  • lynnette
    lynnette

    great recipe!

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Michelle
    Chef Michelle

    This was so good! Got raves from my family, even my picky 12 year old. He wouldn't try the sauce tho. I added about 3 T fresh grated parmesan cheese to the pecan breadcrumb mixture, and sprinkled a bit more on each piece when it was done cooking. Very yummy!

    about 1 year ago
  • samantha
    samantha

    Sooo good! Kids and hub loved it. Had a few friends try it and they loved it too! Definitely a keeper!

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    where do you see bourbon in the recipe?

    10 months ago
  • Shelli
    Shelli

    made it and added the bourbon back in, great recipe!

    10 months ago
  • Donna (Food on the Table)
    Donna (Food on the Table)

    @Anonymous, if you read through the comments, you'll see about half-way through the list, Chef Leslie explains how the bourbon was removed to make the recipe more kid-friendly, and also explains how to add it back in if you would like to use it! :-)

    10 months ago
  • Aaron
    Aaron

    Saw this recipe on Facebook and changed today's meal plan, glad I did too. It was delicious! Added the bourbon back in, didn't get a strong enough proof to burn out alcohol so had a nice treat in the sauce :-) Served with garlic pepper mashed potatoes and green beans.

    10 months ago
  • Lydia
    Lydia

    Any ideas for a healthier version? Can something be substituted for the butter?

    9 months ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    @Lydia- You could eliminate the butter called for in step one and simply place the chicken, topped with the pecan mixture, in a baking dish, sprayed with cooking oil spray, and then bake for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through. If you still wanted to pan fry it, simply use a non-stick skillet (that you can also spray with a cooking spray to insure no sticking). As for the sauce, the butter will add a nice velvety texture. You could certainly reduce the amount of butter in the sauce to 2-3 tablespoons, string into the warm sauce at the very end of cooking to simply finish the sauce. Or you could even omit it, if the other sauce ingredients combined yield a pleasing sauce for you.

    9 months ago
  • Lydia
    Lydia

    Great! Thanks

    9 months ago
  • Sara
    Sara

    amazing dish! my family loved it and it was so easy to make. I did cut out a good bit of the butter, even before I read the posts listed.

    8 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    a keeper.

    8 months ago
  • Debbie
    Debbie

    Very good

    7 months ago

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