Pecan Crusted Chicken

Pecan Crusted Chicken
Adapted from Taste of Home BB 8/09

3 egg whites (I used two whole)
1 pkg seasoned coating mix (I used a homemade;will have recipe at bottom)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/8 t Chinese 5 spice powder
6 boneless/skinless chicken breasts (I used 3,cut into strips)

In a shallow bowl beat eggs.
In another bowl combine coating mix,pecans,and Chinese 5 spice

Dip chicken in egg then coating mixture. Place on a greased rimmed baking sheet.

Bake at 400 for 25 minutes or until chicken is 170 degrees.

I served green beans with onion and bacon,cantaloupe,and a big tossed salad with the chicken.


Homemade Shake n' Bake
3/4 cup flour
1 tsp dry mustard
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 tsp pepper
1 Tablespoon salt

Combine all together. Use to coat chicken or pork before baking.