Sheet Pan Pecan Chicken (Printable Version)

Baked chicken with pecan crust, sweet potatoes, and green beans for a family-friendly, gluten-free meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
03 - 2 tablespoons honey

→ Pecan Crust

04 - 1 cup pecan halves or pieces
05 - 1/2 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables

10 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
11 - 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - Salt, to taste
14 - Black pepper, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a food processor, pulse pecans, panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until coarse crumbs form. Transfer to a wide, shallow dish.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk Dijon mustard with honey until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Brush each with honey-mustard mixture, then dredge in pecan crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
05 - Place the coated chicken breasts on one side of the prepared sheet pan.
06 - Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread cubes on the opposite side of the pan.
07 - Roast for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
08 - While roasting, toss green beans with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
09 - After 15 minutes, add green beans to the sheet pan in a single layer. Continue roasting for 15 additional minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender.
10 - Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving. Plate with roasted sweet potatoes and green beans.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses just one pan for easy cleanup
  • Naturally gluten free if you use GF panko
  • Takes under an hour from fridge to table
  • Nutty crust delivers big flavor with simple ingredients
  • Great way to use up vegetables in the fridge
02 -
  • High in protein and fiber for a balanced meal
  • Family friendly and easy to customize with veggies on hand
  • Freezes well for make ahead meal prep
03 -
  • To maximize the crust's crunch do not overcrowd the pan
  • Always use freshly opened pecans for the brightest flavor
  • A digital meat thermometer guarantees juicy never overcooked chicken
  • Toast the pecans lightly before blitzing for even more intense nuttiness

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