Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Honey-Mustard Sauce

Name: Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Honey-Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 whole chicken legs, skins removed; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp. ground cayenne; 2 large eggs, well beaten; 3/4 c. finely chopped pecans; 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 c. Dijon mustard; 1/4 c. mayonnaise; 1/4 c. pure honey; 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

This easy weeknight dinner is the best new way to make chicken!

Published: Sep 8, 2023

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pecan crusted chicken with honeymustard sauce

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Tired of basic breaded chicken? It might be time to go nuts: with some pecans! Finely chopped pecans add rich, nutty flavor that will surprise and delight. You might never want to go back to regular baked chicken again!

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Ingredients

4 whole chicken legs, skins removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. ground cayenne
2 large eggs, well beaten
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup pure honey
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 425°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Whisk together flour, rosemary, paprika, and cayenne in a shallow bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a second shallow bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Combine pecans and panko in a third shallow bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Working with one piece at a time, dredge chicken in flour mixture, turning to coat, then in egg (allowing excess to drip off), then in pecan mixture, pressing to help adhere; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken, flour, eggs, and pecan mixtures. Bake until the internal temperature on an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F, 30 to 35 minutes.
3. Step 3Meanwhile combine mustard, mayonnaise, honey, and vinegar in a bowl. Serve alongside chicken.