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sweet and salty pecan chicken

Sweet & Salty Pecan Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound chicken cutlets cut into nugget or finger shapes
  • 1/4 cup potato starch
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 cups finely chopped pecans see recipe note
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Place chicken pieces into a medium bowl; toss with potato starch until all chicken is coated. 
  • Place eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, and maple syrup into a second bowl; whisk to combine.
  • Combine pecans, sugar, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a third bowl; stir to combine. 
  • Dredge each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, then in the pecan mixture. 
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry each piece of chicken for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Don't overcrowd pan while frying. 
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. 
  • RECIPE NOTE: For best results, crush the pecans in the food processor or with a big knife. You want them to be finely chopped, but still have some texture. 
  • Excerpted from Perfect for Pesach Cookbook by Naomi Nachman Photography by Miriam Pascal. Published by Artscroll. 
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