PECAN-CRUSTED HONEY CHICKEN

Pecan-Crusted Honey Chicken image

Chicken breasts are dipped in a mixture of honey, Dijon mustard and lemon juice and given a coating of chopped pecans. Perfect when company's coming.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. lemon juice
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs
2 tsp. margarine or butter, melted

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Mix mustard, honey and lemon juice; brush onto both sides of each chicken breast. Place in single layer in shallow pan.
Combine nuts, bread crumbs and margarine. Sprinkle over chicken; press lightly into chicken to secure.
Bake 20 to 25 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g