Pecan Chicken with Banana Salsa Recipe
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Pecan Chicken accompanied by a zesty Banana Salsa! 🍌🍗 This dish perfectly balances the savory crunch of pecan-crusted chicken with the tropical sweetness of banana salsa, creating a mouthwatering sensation that will tantalize your taste buds. With a total preparation and cooking time of just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick yet impressive meal that will leave everyone craving for more!
- Name: Pecan Chicken with Banana Salsa
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6 chicken breasts
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 6 | boneless skinless chicken breast halves |
| 3 | Dijon mustard |
| 1/2 | cup all-purpose flour |
| 1 | egg |
| 1/2 | cup milk |
| 1 1/2 | cups pecans, finely chopped |
| 1/2 | cup breadcrumbs |
| 3 | bananas |
| 1 | yellow bell pepper |
| 1 | jalapeno chile |
| 1/3 | cup fresh cilantro |
| 1-2 | tablespoons brown sugar |
| 3 | tablespoons lime juice |
| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/8 | teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Chicken:
- Brush each chicken breast with Dijon mustard, ensuring even coverage.
- In a small shallow bowl, place the all-purpose flour.
- In another small shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and finely chopped pecans.
- Dip each chicken breast first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the breadcrumb and pecan mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Cook Chicken:
- Line a 17x12x1 inch baking sheet with foil.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook the chicken breasts in batches, if necessary, for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer the browned chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake Chicken:
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
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Prepare Banana Salsa:
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the banana salsa.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced bananas, yellow bell pepper, jalapeno chile (seeds removed and finely diced), fresh cilantro, brown sugar (adjust to taste), lime juice, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Stir until well combined.
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Serve: Once the chicken is cooked through, serve it hot, topped generously with the flavorful banana salsa.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 521.2
- Fat: 20.1g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3g
- Cholesterol: 109.4mg
- Sodium: 541.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugar: 16g
- Protein: 33.6g
Tips:
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans before chopping them for the breadcrumb mixture.
- Adjust the spiciness of the salsa by adding more or fewer jalapeno chile seeds.
- Serve the Pecan Chicken with steamed rice or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Make sure to monitor the chicken closely while baking to prevent it from drying out.
Indulge in the tropical flavors of the Caribbean and the savory goodness of perfectly cooked chicken with this delightful Pecan Chicken with Banana Salsa recipe! 🌴🍽️
