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Pecan-crusted Chicken

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	387
Total Fat	22 g
Saturated Fat	5.5 g
Sodium	231 mg
Total Carbohydrate	16 g
Dietary Fiber	2.5 g
Protein	31 g

Servings and Times TOP

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation TOP

Ingredients	Measures
Breadcrumbs	½ cup
Pecans, finely chopped	½ cup
Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves	2
Butter, melted	1 tablespoon
Cooking spray

Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Combine breadcrumbs and pecans on a large plate and set aside. Brush both sides of the chicken with the melted butter, then coat the chicken in the pecan mixture.
Transfer chicken to a baking dish coated with cooking spray and bake in oven until chicken is done, about 20-25 minutes.

Exchanges
5 very lean meats; 3 fats; 0.5 starch

Side Suggestions: Rice Pilaf

Side Suggestions: Steamed Broccoli

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