Baked Pecan Crusted Chicken Fingers
Savor the delightful crunch of Baked Pecan Crusted Chicken Fingers! This healthy, nutty twist on a classic favorite is perfect for family dinners or game nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup finely chopped pecan nuts
- 1 cup plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, mix together chopped pecans, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Egg Wash: In another bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Dip each chicken breast into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the Chicken: Press each chicken piece into the pecan mixture, ensuring it is fully covered.
- Bake: Place coated chicken fingers in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to plates and serve with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup or honey mustard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken finger (approximately 65g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg