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Pecan Crusted Chicken

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Marinated in buttermilk and dipped in a spicy pecan crust, this fried chicken is super moist on the inside and deliciously crunchy on the outside.

Three Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders

Smoky spices combine with crushed pecans for a flavorful, crunchy combination in this “healthy” fried chicken recipe. Using olive oil for frying gives a lighter taste so the seasonings and pecans satisfy in every bite.

Marinated in buttermilk, the chicken becomes tangy and moist on the inside and the pecans give just the right mild crunch. After dredging the chicken in the spices, refrigerating it for an additional 30 minutes ensures the crust stays on the chicken during frying and helps to infuse the spices in the chicken.

Great served picnic style or for any party where you want an impressive meal that is easy to pull together. The ingredient list seems daunting, but you can mix the spices together ahead of time and there is nothing complicated or fussy in the final preparation. The chicken reheats well if you want to fry the day before serving. Just reheat it in the oven and there you go! Cook’s note: I’m sure some of you are wanting to bake the chicken rather than fry it. The crust will be a little softer and not as golden, but will still be flavorful. Just be sure to coat the baking sheet with olive oil before baking.

Three Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders

My family liked it just dumped on newspaper and placed at the center of the table for easy finger-licking noshing.

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Pecan Crusted Chicken

Marinated in buttermilk and dipped in a spicy pecan crust, this fried chicken is super moist on the inside and deliciously crunchy on the outside.
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 627
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into tenders or strips
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups pecans
  • 1 ⅓ cups flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Olive oil for frying

Instructions

  • Place 6 chicken pieces in a bowl, cover with 1 ½ cups buttermilk and marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  • In a food process, pulse 2 cups pecans, 1 ⅓ cups flour, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon thyme, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne until the nuts are roughly chopped.
  • Transfer the pecan mixture to a bowl and, one at a time, coat the chicken pieces thoroughly.
  • Set the coated pieces on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Fill a cast-iron skillet halfway with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Cook the chicken 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until dark golden.
  • Drain the chicken on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Pecan Crusted Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 627 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 16g
Cholesterol 151mg50%
Sodium 908mg39%
Potassium 1097mg31%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 56g112%
Vitamin A 309IU6%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 114mg11%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from Chef Lee Bailey in O-The Oprah Magazine Cookbook.

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Published on August 1, 2013

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  1. tami davis says

    March 25, 2022 at 8:53 AM

    5 stars
    Delicious dish! My family enjoyed it and my son said it was the best chicken he’d ever had. Those spices are perfect paired with the pecans.

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  2. mary says

    March 25, 2022 at 8:49 AM

    5 stars
    Excellent flavor, I doubled the recipe. Kids liked them dipped in homemade honey mustard sauce.

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  3. Jaclyn K says

    March 25, 2022 at 8:48 AM

    5 stars
    Wow! So good! I used chicken tenders instead of slicing the chicken breast into strips. Will definitely make this again. Thank you Sally, Whole family loved it!

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