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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

Texas Pecan Board
PO Box 5976
Bryan, TX 77805-5976
Phone Toll Free:
1-877-8-PECANS
(1-877-873-2267)

