Heart Healthy Air Fryer Pecan Crusted Chicken

(5.0)
By Jessica Kielman
Published 10/17/2024
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic
Heart Healthy Air Fryer Pecan Crusted Chicken

This Heart Healthy Air Fryer Pecan Crusted Chicken is a deliciously crispy and nutty dinner that’s perfect for any heart-healthy or diabetic-friendly diet. Made with lean chicken breasts, crunchy pecans, and gluten-free panko, it’s a low-carb, high-protein option ready in just 30 minutes.

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Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
358
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 4 servings

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How to Make Air Fryer Pecan Crusted Chicken

  1. Step 1

    Preheat air fryer to 400°F.

  2. Step 2

    Halve chicken breasts and pound with a mallet.

  3. Step 3

    In a medium bowl, whisk together egg whites, cornstarch and lemon juice. Pour into a shallow dish for dipping chicken.

  4. Step 4

    In another medium bowl, combine all crust mixture ingredients (bread crumbs and seasonings).

  5. Step 5

    Dip pounded chicken in egg white mixture, and then dredge in crust mixture.

  6. Step 6

    Lightly grease the inside of the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken in air fryer and cook for 14 minutes, flipping over halfway through cooking time.

  7. Step 7

    Remove from air fryer and allow to sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
4 oz chicken

358
Calories
18
g
Fat
66
mg
Cholesterol
198
mg
Sodium
18
g
Carbs
2
g
Sat. Fat
3
g
Fiber
32
g
Protein
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