Saturday, November 13, 2010

Sisters Supper Club, recipe 2

Pecan Crusted Chicken with Honey-Mustard Dressing
Chicken - Prepare:  2 boneless chicken breasts by halving and pounding
Dipping Mixture:  Blend
2 egg whites
2 t. cornstarch
juice of 1/2 lemon

Crusting Mixture:  Combine                            
1 cup coarse dry bread crumbs                    
3/4 cups finely chopped pecans
1 T. chopped fresh parsley                           
1/2 t. dried oregano
1 t. kosher salt                                             
1/2 t. dried thyme
1/4 t. ground black pepper                           
1/2 t. paprika
1/4 t. cayenne
Zest of one lemon, minced                              

Saute Chicken in 3 T. olive oil.  Prepare oven to 450.  Dip and crust chicken - let rest - saute - and roast 8-10 minutes.  Can saute chicken only or roast only, instead of sauteing and roasting. 

Honey Mustard Dressing:  Combine                  
1/4 cup honey                                                  
3 T. Dijon mustard                                        
3 T. extra-virgin olive oil                                  
1 T. shallot, minced                                          
1 T. apple cider vinegar
juice of 1/2 lemon
salt and pepper to taste

Toss with:
8 cups mixed greens such as arugula, radicchio, romaine and leaf lettuces
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
4 oz. crumbled mild goat cheese, optional
Note:  Use only amount of dressing necessary - not necessarily the entire amount.