Pecan-Crusted Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup pecans
1 slice bread , torn up
1 tbsp fresh thyme leave (or 1 tsp dried )
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 egg whites (from large eggs)
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 tbsp canola oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
prepared horseradish sauce (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450.
Pulse pecans, bread, thyme, salt and cayenne pepper in a food processor until nuts are finely ground.
In a small bowl, whisk egg whites and cornstarch.
Dip chicken breasts first in the egg-white mixture, then in the pecan crumb mixture to coat.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and brown 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
Place skillet in oven and cook 5 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
Top with horseradish sauce, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	645.25 Kcal (2702 kJ)
Calories from fat	408.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.36g	70%
Cholesterol	139.24mg	46%
Sodium	955.99mg	40%
Potassium	883.86mg	19%
Total Carbs	13.51g	5%
Sugars	2.23g	9%
Dietary Fiber	4.94g	20%
Protein	53.39g	107%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	1%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	102.9mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	210.85 Kcal (883 kJ)
Calories from fat	133.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.82g	70%
Cholesterol	45.5mg	46%
Sodium	312.38mg	40%
Potassium	288.82mg	19%
Total Carbs	4.42g	5%
Sugars	0.73g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.62g	20%
Protein	17.45g	107%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.8mg	14%
Calcium	33.6mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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