Description
Baked Pecan Crusted Chicken Fingers are a delightful twist on a classic favorite. These tender chicken strips are coated in a crunchy pecan and breadcrumb mixture, seasoned to perfection, and baked until golden brown. With their irresistible flavor and satisfying crunch, they’re perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a meal that’s sure to impress without the guilt of frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the chicken breasts into strips about one inch wide.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper. In another bowl, mix chopped pecans, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken strip in the egg mixture first, then roll in the pecan-breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Place coated chicken fingers on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken fingers (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg