Pecan Breaded Chicken Breasts

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

Description

This pecan breaded chicken recipe is coated in maple syrup and then dunked in chopped pecans to make this wonderful alternative to fried chicken.

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

1 On waxed paper, combine pecans, flour, and salt.
2 Brush chicken breasts all over with maple syrup. Coat chicken breasts completely with nut mixture.
3 In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and stir in vegetable oil. Add chicken, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until chicken is browned on all sides and tender.