Gluten-Free Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:80
- Calories per serving:320
Gluten-Free Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:80
- Calories per serving:320
Crunchy, gluten-free chicken is deliciously possible thanks to a marinade of buttermilk and yogurt, with a coating of pecans and Rice Chex™ Cereal.
Ingredient
Marinade
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk | 4 lb | 8 cups |
| Non-fat plain yogurt | 2 lb | 4 cups |
| Kosher salt | 1.50 oz | 2 Tbsp |
| Chicken breasts, boneless/skinless, lightly tenderized | 25 lb | 80 each |
Coating
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Chex™ Bulkpak Cereal (13325) | 4 lb 2.00 oz | 2 bags |
| Parsley, fresh, chopped | 5.50 oz | 2 1/2 cups |
| Pecans, finely chopped | 1 lb | 4 cups |
Instructions
- Marinade
Mix buttermilk, yogurt and salt in mixing bowl with whisk.
Divide chicken evenly (approx. 20 breasts/pan) between 4 full steam table pans.
Divide buttermilk mixture evenly (approx. 24 oz or 3 cups/pan) between the pans of chicken.
Stir to coat, cover with plastic wrap and chill 8 to 24 hours.
- Coating
Pulse Rice Chex cereal in food processor until crushed.
Combine Rice Chex, parsley and pecans in full sheet pan; and stir to mix.
- Assembly
Place marinated chicken breasts in Rice Chex mixture; roll to coat evenly.
Place coated chicken on greased and parchment-lined sheet pan in a 4x6 pattern.
Bake until thermometer placed in center of each chicken breast reads 165°F; serve hot.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
300°F |
28-33 minutes |
Standard Oven |
375°F |
35-40 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 14 minutes of baking.
Recipe Tips
- Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories320
- Total Fat10g
- Protein35g
- Total Carbohydrate23g
- Sugars3g
Servings: 80
Serving Size: 4 oz
Amount Per Serving Calories : 320
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 3% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 35g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 50% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 50% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 45% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 40% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 4&½,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 1oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 4oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice1&½
