Baked Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Honey-Dijon Glaze

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Tender baked chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pecan crust and brushed with a sweet and tangy honey-Dijon glaze. This American-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free option), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pecans, panko breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup finely chopped pecans, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Dip each of the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1 large beaten egg, then press firmly into the pecan mixture to coat evenly.
  4. Step 4: Place coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over them.
  5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and crust is golden brown.
  6. Step 6: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard.
  7. Step 7: Remove chicken from oven and brush generously with the honey-Dijon glaze. Return to oven for an additional 3 minutes to set the glaze.
  8. Step 8: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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