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Maple Pecan-Crusted Chicken

Juicy Maple Pecan-Crusted Chicken for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Maple Pecan-Crusted Chicken is a deliciously unique dish combining sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Ensure quick and even cooking.
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Marinade
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup Choose high-quality syrup.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Provides tanginess.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated) Fresh is preferred.
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced) Fresh is ideal.
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with canola oil.
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
Optional Topping
  • ¼ cup Reserved Marinade To drizzle over the finished chicken.

Equipment

  • ovenproof skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and heat a large ovenproof skillet.
  2. Whisk together ginger, garlic, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, thyme, smoked paprika, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. Reserve a quarter cup of marinade in a small bowl for later use.
  4. Pat chicken dry and slice in half; season with salt and pepper, then marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Sear the marinated chicken crusted with pecans in the hot skillet.
  6. Bake chicken in the oven for 15-17 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Drizzle reserved marinade over the chicken before serving and garnish with fresh thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Store leftovers properly for best quality.

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