MAPLE ENCRUSTED CHICKEN WITH NECTARINE BRANDY SAUCE

Maple Encrusted Chicken with Nectarine Brandy Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Butter, for greasing pan
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup finely ground pecans
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon brandy
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Nectarine Brandy Sauce, recipe follows
Fresh parsley sprigs, for garnish
Seasonal flowers, optional, for garnish
2 nectarines, peeled, pitted, and finely diced
1/4 cup diced sweet onion
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Lightly butter the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Arrange chicken in dish in a single layer. In a medium bowl, mix together the pecans, mustard, maple syrup, melted butter, brandy, egg white, and pepper. Spread mixture evenly over each chicken breast. Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Arrange chicken on a platter and spoon Nectarine Brandy Sauce over each piece. Garnish with parsley sprigs and seasonal flowers. Serve with additional sauce on the side.
In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.