Name: Buttermilk Pecan Chicken
Ingredients: 1/3 cup buttermilk, low fat; 2 tbsps paprika; 1 dash black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 4 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breasts; 8 oz pecans; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

A nice crunchy baked chicken that's good if you are craving fried chicken. You can substitute almonds for pecans if you prefer.

Yields	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
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Ingredients

1/3 cup buttermilk, low fat

2 tbsps paprika

1 dash black pepper

1 tsp salt

4 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breasts

8 oz pecans

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

Directions

1.	Grind up pecans (or almonds) in a coffee grinder or blender. Grind enough to have 2/3 cup for coating the chicken.
2.	In a shallow bowl combine the ground pecans, paprika, salt and pepper.
3.	Place flour and buttermilk in separate bowls.
4.	Coat chicken with flour then dip in buttermilk and last coat with the pecan mixture.
5.	Spray a 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish with cooking spray like Pam. Place the chicken once it's been coated in the prepared baking dish.
6.	Bake uncovered at 375 °F (190 °C) for 35 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is browned and crispy.

Nutritional Summary

There are 731 calories in 1 serving of Buttermilk Pecan Chicken.

Calorie Breakdown: 55% fat, 11% carbs, 34% prot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

per serve

Amount Per Serving

Calories

731

% Daily Values*

Total Fat

45.94g

59%

Saturated Fat

4.573g

23%

Trans Fat

0.06g

Polyunsaturated Fat

12.736g

Monounsaturated Fat

25.76g

Cholesterol

138mg

46%

Sodium

758mg

33%

Total Carbohydrate

21.47g

Dietary Fiber

8.4g

30%

Sugars

3.69g

Protein

63.12g

Vitamin D

Calcium

102mg

Iron

4.71mg

26%

Potassium

1014mg

22%

Vitamin A

111mcg

12%

Vitamin C

5.9mg

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.