Baked Honey Nut Chicken

Health score
13%
Baked Honey Nut Chicken
55 min.
6
500kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Baked Honey Nut Chicken, a dish that perfectly balances sweetness and savory goodness. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your family and friends at any gathering. With a golden, crispy coating made from finely chopped pecans or walnuts and crunchy bread crumbs, each bite is a delightful crunch that complements the tender, juicy chicken beneath.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as the chicken bakes to perfection, enveloped in a luscious honey and butter drizzle that enhances its natural flavors. This dish is versatile enough to be served for lunch or dinner, making it a fantastic choice for any meal of the day. Plus, with just 55 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can have a wholesome, satisfying meal ready to enjoy without spending hours in the kitchen.

Whether you're looking to impress guests at a dinner party or simply want to treat your family to something special, Baked Honey Nut Chicken is sure to become a favorite. With each serving clocking in at around 500 calories, you can enjoy this delicious main course guilt-free. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  •  chicken breast halves bone-in
  • cup breadcrumbs dry
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup honey 
  • cup pecans finely chopped
  • servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a bowl, beat eggs and honey together until thoroughly blended. In a separate bowl, toss together pecans, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip chicken pieces in egg and honey mixture, then dredge in pecan mixture, coating thoroughly. Arrange chicken side by side in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Drizzle melted butter evenly over chicken.
  5. Bake approximately 40 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts

Calories500kcal
Protein23.59%
Fat45.93%
Carbs30.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.71
Glycemic Load
12.22
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
19.75086948146%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.95mg
Delphinidin
1.32mg
Catechin
1.32mg
Epigallocatechin
1.02mg
Epicatechin
0.15mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:500.12kcal
25.01%
Fat:26.03g
40.04%
Saturated Fat:7.3g
45.63%
Carbohydrates:38.87g
12.96%
Net Carbohydrates:36.26g
13.19%
Sugar:25.09g
27.88%
Cholesterol:147.22mg
49.07%
Sodium:539.4mg
23.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.07g
60.14%
Vitamin B3:13.24mg
66.21%
Selenium:46.21µg
66.01%
Manganese:1.03mg
51.35%
Vitamin B6:0.94mg
46.91%
Phosphorus:349.76mg
34.98%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.84%
Vitamin B5:2.12mg
21.21%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.07%
Potassium:565.1mg
16.15%
Copper:0.32mg
15.76%
Magnesium:61.62mg
15.41%
Zinc:2mg
13.33%
Iron:2.13mg
11.81%
Fiber:2.61g
10.44%
Folate:35.52µg
8.88%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.26%
Vitamin A:359.64IU
7.19%
Calcium:63.6mg
6.36%
Vitamin E:0.86mg
5.71%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.71%
Vitamin K:2.76µg
2.62%
Vitamin C:1.7mg
2.06%
Source:Allrecipes