NUTTY BUTTER PECAN CHICKEN BITES ARE INFINITELY SNACKABLE

Nutty Butter Pecan Chicken Bites Are Infinitely Snackable image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cooking spray
3 1/2 c. pecans, finely chopped
4 tbsp. butter, melted, divided
2 large eggs
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. ground cayenne (optional)
1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast (about 2 large), cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. lemon juice
Lemon wedges, for serving
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Generously grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Place chopped pecans in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons melted butter, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and cayenne. In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and black pepper. Toss chicken in flour mixture until evenly coated, then dip each chicken piece in egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Roll in pecans, firmly squeezing each piece to adhere pecans to chicken. Transfer to prepared baking sheet in an even single layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then gently brush remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter in a dabbing motion onto chicken. Return chicken to oven and continue baking until chicken is cooked through and pecans are toasty, 5 minutes more. Season immediately with more salt while hot. Meanwhile, make honey mustard: In a small bowl, stir to combine mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Garnish with parsley, and serve with honey mustard and lemon wedges.