Maple-Pecan-Crusted Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

For a dish that's both sweet and savory, try maple-pecan encrusted chicken. Serve with a side of brown rice and glazed carrots.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Maple-Pecan-Crusted Chicken

Ingredients

cooking spray

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

salt to taste

½ cup panko bread crumbs

¼ cup chopped pecans

4 medium skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

cut into strips

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a wire rack onto a baking sheet and lightly coat with cooking spray.

Step 2

Mix maple syrup mayonnaise and salt together in a bowl.

Step 3

Mix panko and pecans together in a separate bowl. Dip chicken into the syrup mixture followed by the panko mixture. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Maple-Pecan-Crusted Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 258.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.6g 51%

Carbohydrates: 17.1g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 6.3g

Fat: 10.9g 17%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 9%

Cholesterol: 65.9mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 29.4IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.2mg 117%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 4.7mcg 1%

Calcium: 23.1mg 2%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 31.7mg 11%

Potassium: 243.3mg 7%

Sodium: 181.5mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 97.9

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.