PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HONEY-DIJON SAUCE

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This is one of my recipes that is a combination of several recipes I found. The pecans give the chicken a nice texture. I really love that it takes under 1/2 hour from start to finish and is a good solid main course.

Provided by Heather N.

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
6 ounces pecans, finely ground (about 1.5 cups)
8 boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/4-inch thick
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In saucepan, melt 6T butter.
  • Whisk in 2T mustard and 1T honey until blended.
  • Scrape into a shallow dish.
  • Place ground pecans in a separate shallow dish.
  • Dip chicken into mustard mixture 1st then dredge with pecans.
  • In a large frying pan, heat the remaining 2T butter & oil over medium heat
  • Add chicken and cook approximately 3 minutes per side, until lightly browned and tender.
  • Place on serving dish and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Discard all but 2T of fat from pan and reduce heat to low.
  • Add sour cream; whisk in remaining 1T mustard, salt, & pepper. Blend well.
  • Cook just until heated through, do NOT boil.
  • Serve over chicken.
  • I like to serve with spinach salad with hot bacon dressing and steamed asparagus.

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