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This chicken is crispy, nutty, sweet, and savory all at once! Coated in crushed pecans and finished with a drizzle of warm honey, it’s perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a deliciously satisfying meal.

🥄 Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey (plus more for drizzling)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter for cooking
• Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)

🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prep the Coating:
🥣 In a shallow bowl, mix chopped pecans, panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, beat eggs with Dijon mustard. Place flour in a third shallow bowl.

2️⃣ Coat the Chicken:
🍗 Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally press into the pecan mixture, coating well on all sides.

3️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
🔥 Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.

4️⃣ Add the Honey:
🍯 While still warm, drizzle each chicken breast generously with honey. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired.

5️⃣ Serve:
🍽️ Serve immediately with a side of roasted vegetables, mashed sweet potatoes, or a crisp salad.

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💡 Helpful Tip:

For extra crunch, toast the pecans in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes before mixing with the breadcrumbs. You can also make this recipe with chicken tenders for a fun appetizer twist!