The big winner from american pecans recipe contest, this pecan-crusted nashville hot chicken is served with super creamy grits and a tangy collard greens pesto Perfect for a weekend dinner at home.
Ingredients for Pecan-Crusted Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe
As required Chicken marinade
1/2 cup Buttermilk
0.13 cup Dill pickle brine
1/4 tablespoon Smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
1 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
As required Pesto
1/4 cup Thinly sliced green onions, green parts only, lightly packed
0.13 cup Roughly chopped dill pickles
0.17 cup Raw pecan pieces, toasted
0.13 cup Water
0.06 cup Dill pickle brine
0.06 cup Pecan oil
0.03 teaspoon Salt
0.03 teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
As required Chicken coating
1/2 cup Raw pecan pieces, toasted
1/4 cup All purpose flour
0.03 teaspoon Salt
0.03 teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
1 Large egg whites, lightly beaten
As required Cooking spray
As required Cornbread grits
1/2 cup Reduced fat milk
1/2 cup Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
0.03 teaspoon Salt
0.03 teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
0.13 cup Pimientos
As required Hot pecan oil
1/4 cup Pecan oil
3/4 tablespoon Cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Onion powder
1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.13 teaspoon Chili powder
0.38 teaspoon Salt
0.13 teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tablespoon Honey
As required To garnish
Nutrition value
1614
calories per serving
43 g Fat93 g Protein225 g Carbs23 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
43g
Protein
93g
Carbs
225g
Fiber
23g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
225g
Protein
93g
Fiber
23g
Fats
Fat
43g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
2566mg
Iron
19mg
Vitamin A
908mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
2mg
Vitamin B3
22mg
Vitamin B6
2mg
Vitamin B9
156mcg
Vitamin B12
8mcg
Vitamin C
40mg
Vitamin E
3mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
446mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
2088mg
Selenium
118mcg
Zinc
13mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment