Pecan Chicken

Deconstructed Wedge Salad and Mashed Potatoes
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Wine Recommendation

La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 thin sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 Tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir together nuts, breadcrumbs, seasoned salt, and pepper on a plate. Beat eggs in a shallow bowl.
  2. Season chicken with salt and additional pepper, if desired. Dip each chicken breast in egg; dredge in nut mixture, pressing firmly to adhere. Arrange coated chicken on a wire rack on a baking sheet. Drizzle with butter.
  3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is done.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (32-oz) container refrigerated mashed potatoes
  • 1 (2.52-oz) pkg fully cooked thick-cut bacon
  • 1 (24-oz) pkg classic iceberg salad
  • 1 (16-oz) bottle buttermilk Ranch dressing
  • 1 cup crumbled blue cheese (or use shredded sharp Cheddar)
  • 1 (3.5-oz) pkg crispy onions

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook potatoes according to package directions. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Add butter, if desired.
  2. Reheat bacon according to package directions in microwave; coarsely crumble.
  3. Place lettuce on each plate. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese, bacon, and fried onions.

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