Pecan Parmesan Chicken
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Cut chicken in half length-wise (so you have 12 “skinny” chicken fillets).
1 1/2 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/3 cup ground pecans
1 tsp. italian seasoning
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. garlic granules
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
In a shallow bowl or pie plate, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, pecans, italian seasoning, seasoned salt, garlic granules, basil and pepper.
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 egg whites
2 – 3 tsp. water
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and egg whites. Add a little water to thin down a bit. Pour this into a shallow bowl or pie plate.
1 T. olive or canola oil
Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture and then coat with crumb mixture.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet.
Brown the chicken for 3 – 5 minutes on each side.
Transfer chicken to an ungreased baking pan.
Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees for 8 – 10 minutes or until juice run clear.
Makes 6 servings (2 fillets per serving)
WEIGHT WATCHERS: 7.3 PointsPlus per serving
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PECAN PARMESAN CHICKEN
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/3 cup ground pecans
1 tsp. italian seasoning
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. garlic granules
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 egg whites
2 – 3 tsp. water
1 T. olive or canola oil
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Cut chicken in half length-wise (so you have 12 “skinny” chicken breasts).
In a shallow bowl or pie plate, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, pecans, italian seasoning, seasoned salt, garlic granules, basil and pepper.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and egg whites. Add a little water to thin down a bit. Pour this into a shallow bowl or pie plate.
Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture and then coat with crumb mixture.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet.
Brown the chicken for 3 – 5 minutes on each side.
Transfer chicken to an ungreased baking pan.
Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees for 8 – 10 minutes or until juice run clear.
Makes 6 servings.
WEIGHT WATCHERS: 7.3 PointsPlus per serving
