CONTEST-WINNING PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN

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After trying something similar at a restaurant, I created these impressive baked chicken breasts with a pecan coating. For a special night, I recommend them with mashed sweet potatoes and a side of cooked canned cherries. -Ramona Parris, Marietta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 egg whites
1 package (4.2 ounces) seasoned coating mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat egg whites. In another shallow bowl, combine coating mix, pecans and five-spice powder. Dip chicken into egg whites, then roll in coating mixture., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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