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Equipment
- baking dish
Ingredients
Ingredients for Pecan-Crusted Chicken:
- 4 chicken cutlets
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ½ cup pecans crushed
- ½ cup breadcrumbs can use gluten-free breadcrumbs if desired
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Ingredients for Cream Sauce:
- ⅛ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup light cream
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
Instructions for Pecan-Crusted Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a small bowl, whip together the Dijon mustard and melted butter in a 3:1 ratio (3 parts Dijon to 1 part butter).
- In another bowl, combine the crushed pecans and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the Dijon-butter mixture, ensuring it’s coated evenly.
- Then coat the chicken with the pecan-crumb mixture, pressing down gently to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken cutlets in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
Instructions for Cream Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and stir until well combined, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in the light cream, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Add the chicken bouillon cubes and continue stirring until they are completely melted.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard until incorporated.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add more cream and Dijon mustard to taste, adjusting the consistency as desired.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this pecan-crusted Dijon chicken with a crisp and refreshing white wine such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. These wines will complement the richness of the dish while cutting through the creaminess of the sauce.Nutritional Information
Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g