Baked Pecan Crusted Chicken Fingers



Tender, juicy chicken fingers coated in crunchy toasted pecans. The flavor is amazing and they are faux-fried in the oven!

Ingredients:
  • 1 and 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts or tenders
  • 2 cups Diamond of California pecan halves
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour (measured correctly)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1
  • 2 large eggs
  • chopped parsley for garnish, optional
Directions:
  1. Set out 3 medium size bowls. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat/parchment paper or coat heavily with nonstick spray. Set aside.
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