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Buttermilk Pecan Chicken

Tender juicy chicken breast are dipped in a rich buttermilk mixture and then dredge through an amazing flour, pecan, and sesame seed mixture. Oven fried to a tender golden brown. An elegant easy recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 368 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Buttermilk
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • 1 Cup Flour
  • 1/2 Cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Mix buttermilk with eggs. Stir together flour, paprika, pecans, sesame seeds, salt & pepper.
  • Fillet Chicken breast length wise and mildly tenderize or leave breast whole. Personal choice.
  • Dip chicken in milk mixture, then in flour mixture.
  • Place oil in a large shallow 9 x 13 baking pan or dish.
  • Put chicken in oil and turn over to coat both sides evenly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until tender and golden brown.
  • Approx. 35-45 minutes for fillet breast. 45-60 for whole chicken breasts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast filletCalories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 403mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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