Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Citrus-Tomato Topping

Name: Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Citrus-Tomato Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 navel oranges (about 1-1/4 lb.); ⅓ cup mayonnaise; 35 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups); ¾ cup pecans; 8 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness; 2 Tbsp. oil, divided; 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered; 3 green onions, sliced

If you're looking for a simple but elegant dinner entrée, our pecan crusted chicken topped with oranges and tomatoes recipe is the best choice!

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Makes 8 servings.

Ingredient list

4 navel oranges (about 1-1/4 lb.)
⅓ cup mayonnaise
35 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
¾ cup finely chopped pecans
8 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
2 Tbsp. oil, divided
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
3 green onions, sliced

Directions

Peel oranges; cut into segments over medium bowl, reserving juice in bowl. Mix 2 Tbsp. orange juice and mayo in pie plate. Mix cracker crumbs and nuts in second pie plate. Discard remaining orange juice; place orange segments in bowl.

Dip chicken in mayo mixture, then crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet. Add half the chicken; cook 8 to 10 min. or until golden brown on both sides and done (165ºF), turning after 5 min. Remove chicken from skillet; carefully wipe skillet with paper towel. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.

Add tomatoes and onions to oranges; mix lightly. Serve spooned over chicken.