Maple-Pecan-Crusted Chicken

Quick, easy, and full of fall-inspired sweet and savory flavors, this maple-pecan crusted chicken is a great weeknight main dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 258 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• 4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a wire rack onto a baking sheet and lightly coat with cooking spray.

Step 2

Mix maple syrup, mayonnaise, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 3

Mix panko and pecans together in a separate bowl. Dip chicken into the syrup mixture, followed by the panko mixture. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 15 to 20 minutes.