Pecan-crusted Chicken
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | ½ of recipe |
| Calories | 387 |
| Total Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g |
| Sodium | 231 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Protein | 31 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|---|
| Breadcrumbs | ½ cup |
| Pecans, finely chopped | ½ cup |
| Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves | 2 |
| Butter, melted | 1 tablespoon |
| Cooking spray | |
- Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine breadcrumbs and pecans on a large plate and set aside. Brush both sides of the chicken with the melted butter, then coat the chicken in the pecan mixture.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish coated with cooking spray and bake in oven until chicken is done, about 20-25 minutes.
Exchanges
5 very lean meats; 3 fats; 0.5 starch
Side Suggestions: Rice Pilaf
Side Suggestions: Steamed Broccoli
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