Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup pecans
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (keens)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Sauce
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream (I use no fat sour cream)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

Method

  • In food processor, finely chop pecans, cornstarch, thyme, salt cayenne and dry mustard.
  • Whirl in parsley.
  • Transfer to shallow bowl;set aside.
  • In separate shallow bowl, beat egg.
  • Dip each chicken breast into egg, then into pecan mixture, coating both sides well.
  • (Make ahead: transfer to platter and cover loosley with plastic wrap; refrigerate for up to 2 hours.) In large nonstick frypan, heat oil over medium heat; cook chicken, turning once, for 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
  • Sauce: Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together sour cream, Dijon mustard, sugar and salt.
  • Serve with chicken.