Pecan Herb Crusted Chicken with Maple Dijon Sauce

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

30 minutes

Servings

Delight in the savory crunch of our Pecan Herb Crusted Chicken with Maple Dijon Sauce, an entrée that combines the rich flavors of NOW Real Food^® Organic Pecans with the sweet and tangy zing of maple and Dijon. This dish offers a delicious twist on traditional chicken dinners, featuring a nutty crust seasoned with thyme and garlic for a mouthwatering aroma and taste. Perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is as nutritious as it is flavorful, ensuring a meal that's sure to impress.

Ingredients

For Maple Dijon Sauce

⅓ cup Maple Syrup, Organic Grade A Amber Color

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

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For Pecan Herb Chicken

4 (4 ounce) chicken breasts, pounded to ½ -inch thick

1 cup Pecans, Organic, Raw & Unsalted

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ tesapoon black pepper

Fresh thyme for serving

Directions

Preheat oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir together maple syrup and Dijon mustard until smooth. Reserve 2 tablespoons of sauce for brushing chicken.
Add pecans to a food processor and pulse until evenly coarsely ground. Stir together pecans, salt, thyme, garlic, and pepper. Set aside.
Blot chicken breasts with paper towel and brush with reserved sauce on top and bottom of chicken breasts.
Coat chicken in pecan mixture and place on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes.
Garnish chicken with thyme and drizzle with maple Dijon sauce. Serve warm.