Spicy Pecan Crusted Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts cuts into 6 fillets
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup whole panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tsp ground chipotle pepper
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 2 large egg whites
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Using a mallet, flatten each chicken fillet to about 1/3� thickness.
2. Place pecans, panko, orange zest, chipotle, and salt & pepper in a food processor, and pulse until the pecans are crumbled well and the mixture is uniformly breadcrumb-like. Pour into a shallow dish.
3. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg whites, gently shake off the excess, and then dredge in the pecan breadcrumb mixture. Coat well.
4. Spray a large, nonstick skillet with an olive oil mister or cooking spray, and set over medium high heat. Add the chicken, cover, and cook until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the middle, about 3-4 minutes per side. Serve immediately.