Maple-Pecan-Crusted Chicken
Description
This maple-pecan-crusted chicken recipe is quick, easy, and full of fall sweet and savory flavors like pure maple syrup, pecans, mayonnaise, and panko,
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
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1 tablespoon mayonnaise
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salt to taste
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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1/4 cup chopped pecans
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4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
Directions
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.
2
Combine maple syrup, mayonnaise, and salt in a bowl. Combine panko and pecans in a separate bowl.
3
Dip chicken in syrup mixture, then press into panko mixture. Place breaded chicken onto the prepared rack. Repeat with remaining chicken.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 15 to 20 minutes.