Buttermilk Pecan Chicken Recipe

Buttermilk Pecan Chicken Recipe

  • 1 cup ground pecans
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 18 pecan halves
  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the pecans, sesame seeds if desired, paprika, salt and pepper. Place flour and buttermilk in separate bowls. Coat chicken with flour, dip in buttermilk, then coat with pecan mixture.
  2. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter. Top each with three pecan halves. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear.