This recipe coats tender chicken breasts with a buttery pecans flavored with spicy chipotle and zesty orange.
Working with one piece of chicken at a time, place between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until flattened to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
Place pecans, breadcrumbs, orange zest, salt and ground chipotle in a food processor and pulse until the pecans are finely ground. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish. Whisk egg white and water in a shallow dish until combined. Dip each chicken breast in the egg-white mixture, then dredge both sides in the pecan mixture.
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half the chicken and cook until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the middle, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Carefully wipe out the pan with a paper towel and add the remaining oil. Cook the remaining chicken, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent scorching. Serve immediately.
Tips & Notes
Tip: It can be hard to find individual chicken breasts small enough for our recommended 4-ounce (uncooked) portion size. If yours are closer to 5 ounces each, remove the tender (about 1 ounce) from the underside to get the correct portion size. Wrap and freeze the leftover tenders; when you have gathered enough, use them in a stir-fry, for chicken fingers or in soups.
Note: Chipotle peppers are dried, smoked jalapeƱo peppers. Ground chipotle can be found in the specialty spice section of most supermarkets.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (271g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 409 | ||
Calories from Fat: 121 (30%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 13.5g | 18 % | |
Saturated Fat 1.8g | 9 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 6.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 3.9g | ||
Cholesterol 136.9mg | 42 % | |
Sodium 407.3mg | 14 % | |
Potassium 685.1mg | 18 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4 % | |
Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 8 % | |
Sugars, other 10g | ||
Protein 57.6g | 82 % | |
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Calories per serving: 409
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