How to Make Maple-Pecan-Crusted Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Maple-Pecan-Crusted Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the sweetness of maple syrup with the crunch of pecans to create a mouth-watering coating for tender and juicy chicken breasts. This recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion when you want to impress your guests with a gourmet meal.

With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a meal that looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. The combination of sweet mapl...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a wire rack onto a baking sheet and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Mix maple syrup, mayonnaise, and salt together in a bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    258 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 182mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 243mg