Maple-Pecan-Crusted Chicken

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

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

cooking spray
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
salt to taste
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped pecans
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.