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Pecan Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce

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This pecan crusted chicken with honey mustard sauce is a crispy, flavorful, and elegant dinner recipe that’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining. Juicy chicken is coated in a pecan-panko crust and served with a creamy, tangy honey mustard sauce. It’s easy to prep, bake, and impress!

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, divided
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
  • 4 tablespoons honey, divided
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (about ½ inch thick)
  • 1 ½ cups pecans, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and coat with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together ½ cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons honey. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.
  3. In a shallow dish, combine pecans, panko breadcrumbs, kosher salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade and scrape off excess. Press each piece into the pecan mixture to coat both sides.
  5. Arrange coated chicken on the prepared sheet. Press any remaining mixture on top and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Stir together remaining 2 tablespoons yogurt, 2 tablespoons Dijon, and 2 tablespoons honey. Season to taste.
  8. Serve chicken hot with honey mustard sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Make ahead: Marinate chicken up to 24 hours in advance.
  • Variations: Use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans, add cayenne for heat, or try chicken tenders for quicker cooking.
  • Reheating: Use oven at 350°F for 15 minutes to maintain crispiness.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; sauce can be stored separately.

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