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Name: Pecan Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 1/2 upGreek yogurt plus 2 tablespoons divided; 1/4 upDijon mustard plus 2 tablespoons divided; 4 tablespoons honey divided; 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1/2 inch t; 1 1/2 cups pecans finely chopped; 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons Kosher salt plus more to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 easpoonfreshly cracked black pepper plus more to taste

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 upGreek yogurt plus 2 tablespoons ; divided
1/4 upDijon mustard plus 2 tablespoons ; divided
4 tablespoons honey ; divided
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1/2 inch t
1 1/2 cups pecans finely ; chopped
1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons Kosher salt plus more ; to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 easpoonfreshly cracked black pepper plus more ; to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, mix ½ cup yogurt, ¼ cup Dijon, and 2 tablespoons honey. Add chicken and let sit at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.

In a shallow dish toss together pecans, breadcrumbs, kosher salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.

Remove chicken from yogurt mixture, scraping off excess marinade and add to shallow bowl with pecan mixture. Press firmly to adhere pecan mixture, turn breast over and repeat so all sides of the chicken are completely covered.

Transfer coated chicken to prepared baking sheet and repeat process with remaining pieces of chicken. Add remaining pecan mixture to top of chicken and press down even. Coat with cooking spray.

Bake chicken in oven until cooked through, flipping halfway through, about 20-25 minutes total.

Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl stir together remaining 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, remaining 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and remaining 2 tablespoons honey. Season to taste.

Serve chicken with honey mustard sauce.

Great with a vinaigrette dressing as well.

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Pecan Crusted Chicken

1/2 upGreek yogurt plus 2 tablespoons divided
1/4 upDijon mustard plus 2 tablespoons divided
4 tablespoons honey divided
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1/2 inch t
1 1/2 cups pecans finely chopped
1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons Kosher salt plus more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 easpoonfreshly cracked black pepper plus more to taste

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, mix ½ cup yogurt, ¼ cup Dijon, and 2 tablespoons honey. Add chicken and let sit at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.
In a shallow dish toss together pecans, breadcrumbs, kosher salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Remove chicken from yogurt mixture, scraping off excess marinade and add to shallow bowl with pecan mixture. Press firmly to adhere pecan mixture, turn breast over and repeat so all sides of the chicken are completely covered.
Transfer coated chicken to prepared baking sheet and repeat process with remaining pieces of chicken. Add remaining pecan mixture to top of chicken and press down even. Coat with cooking spray.
Bake chicken in oven until cooked through, flipping halfway through, about 20-25 minutes total.
Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl stir together remaining 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, remaining 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and remaining 2 tablespoons honey. Season to taste.
Serve chicken with honey mustard sauce.
Great with a vinaigrette dressing as well.

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Serving Size: 1 (897g)
Recipe Makes: 1

Calories: 789
Calories from Fat: 80 (10%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 8.9g	12 %
	Saturated Fat 2g	10 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 3514.8mg		121 %
Potassium 435.5mg		11 %
Total Carbohydrate 155.7g		46 %
	Dietary Fiber 8.6g	34 %
	Sugars, other 147.2g
Protein 22.8g		33 %
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