Pecan-Crusted Chicken Breast Recipe
Prep Time:
1 hour, 10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
Directions
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the buttermilk with the garlic powder, onion powder, dried mixed herbs, salt, and pepper to make a buttermilk marinade.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, and then place them into the buttermilk marinade, making sure that each fillet is well-coated. Cover the bowl, and place it into the fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  3. To bake the chicken, preheat the oven to 425 F, and remove the chicken from the fridge. Mix the chopped pecans and breadcrumbs together in a wide bowl, and season well with salt and pepper.
  4. Scrape off any excess marinade from the chicken fillets, and then coat them well on both sides with the pecan mixture. Gently place the coated chicken breast fillets onto an oven tray.
  5. When all the chicken has been coated in the mixture, bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked though. Serve the pecan-crusted chicken hot and fresh.