Delicious Pecan Recipes

Featuring Texas Cowboy Chef Grady Spears

 
Mandarin-Pecan Spinach Salad
Pecan-Crusted Catfish
Carmel Pecan Pie
Maple-Pecan Granola
Orange-Glazed Pecans

 

 

 TEXAS PECAN CHICKEN WITH A
    PECAN-JALAPENO-BUTTER DIPPING SAUCE

TEXAS PECAN CHICKEN
2 CUPS CHOPPED PECANS
1-POUND CHICKEN BREAST CUT INTO STRIPS
3 PACKAGES OF RITZ CRACKERS CRUSHED EXTRA FINE
1 CUP OF REAL MAPLE SYRUP
1/4-CUP JALAPENO JUICE FROM JAR OF JALAPENO PEPPERS
2 STICKS UNSALTED BUTTER (MELTED)

Preheat Oven 350 degrees. In large bowl mix the crushed Ritz crackers and half of the TEXAS PECANS. Set aside. Place the remaining pecan on a plate. Set aside. In medium bowl mix the melted butter, jalapeno juice and real maple syrup. Dip the chicken in the butter mixture then place in the cracker mixture covering chicken completely. Then firmly press the chicken pieces into the pecans on plate. Place chicken in baking dish and bake for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.

PECAN-JALAPENO-BUTTER DIPPING SAUCE
1-CUP PECANS
1/2-CUP JALAPENO JUICE
1-CUP REAL MAPLE SYRUP
2 TABLESPOONS JALAPENO SLICES
1 STICK OF BUTTER - SOFTENED.

In blender add ALL of the ingredients and mix on HIGH until well blended. Add more liquid to taste SERVE WITH CHICKEN

 

---

 

What are you Cooking?-----Add a Texas Pecan!

Whole
Inshell Pecans-Crack and Enjoy!


Halves
Shelled Pecans
   Typical Applications:
     • Suited for all-around use either raw or roasted and/or salted
     • Make a great addition to bakery items, snack mixes, or covered in chocolate
     • Top of a salad or bowl of cereal


Pieces
Shelled Pecans
   Typical Applications:
     • Add to Stir Fries, Pancakes, Cookies, and Confectionery Items
     • Toppings for dairy products and coating of ice cream bars.
     • Crust for seafoods or Chicken


Meal
A By Product of the Shelling Process
   Typical Applications:
     • Sauce Thickener
     • Enhancing flavor in baking
     • Coating Seafood, Chicken, and Fried Foods
     • Great for make Pecan Butter


Butter
   Typical Applications:
     • Alternative to other spreads
     • Used a filling in bakery and confectionery items


Oil
   Typical Applications:
     • Salad Dressings,
     • Marinade for Fish and Poultry
     • Butter Substitute
     • Coat Vegetables for Stir Fry