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.

Recipe Tips

Substitute
Substitute other winter citrus fruits, such as mandarins, clementines or tangelos, for the navel oranges.
Substitute
Substitute walnuts or Slivered Almonds for the pecans.