Pecan Crusted Chicken with Strawberry Chipotle Salsa

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You can enjoy the flavors of spring with this fantastic recipe for Pecan Crusted Chicken topped with a gorgeous Salsa of Chipotle and Strawberries!

This post is sponsored by the Florida Strawberry Growers Association. All opinions are my own.

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When you think of spring, don’t you almost automatically think of strawberries? They are such a cheerful fruit, from their happy blushing color to their sweet flavor. They have always been one of my favorite fruits. Not only are they delicious, but they are incredibly healthy as well.

A cup of strawberries (about 8 medium) has less than 50 calories, but at the same time contains your entire daily required amount of Vitamin C. They also contain folate, manganese, and gobs of antioxidants.

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I love how strawberries can add a pop of flavor to any dish, not just desserts. They are wonderful sliced over pancakes, folded into a great chicken salad, or even in a savory dish like the one I am sharing with you today.

To Make this Recipe You Will Need:

  • diced red onion
  • coconut oil
  • diced Florida strawberries
  • minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, seeds removed
  • honey
  • salt
  • finely chopped pecans
  • Panko bread crumbs
  • chicken breast cutlets
  • black pepper
  • plain Greek yogurt
  • butter
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • skillet
  • small dish

To begin, you’ll sauté some finely diced red onion in a skillet with coconut oil. When they are just tender, toss in a cup of diced strawberries and a tablespoon of finely minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.

Stir these together and let them cook for about 4 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in a 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of honey. Remove it from the heat and set this aside for now.

Delicious Pecan Crusted Chicken with amazing Strawberry Chipotle Salsa - get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread | #SundaySupper @Flastrawberries

For the chicken, you’ll need 6 thin chicken breast fillets. These should be about 1/2 inch thick. Lightly salt & pepper them on each side.

In a dish, combine 1 cup of finely chopped pecans and 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs. Stir them together and set it aside for now.

Delicious Pecan Crusted Chicken with amazing Strawberry Chipotle Salsa - get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread | #SundaySupper @Flastrawberries

Place 2/3 cup of plain Greek yogurt in a gallon sized zip-top storage bag. Add the chicken to the bag, close it and give it a shake to thoroughly coat the chicken with the yogurt. Remove the chicken fillets from the bag and dredge them in the breading mixture, coating both sides.

Delicious Pecan Crusted Chicken with amazing Strawberry Chipotle Salsa - get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread | #SundaySupper @Flastrawberries

In two large non-stick skillets, heat a tablespoon each of butter and extra virgin olive in each skillet over medium high heat. Cook the chicken until it is golden brown on each side and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

Delicious Pecan Crusted Chicken with amazing Strawberry Chipotle Salsa - get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread | #SundaySupper @Flastrawberries

Serve the chicken topped with your wonderful strawberry chipotle salsa.

Delicious Pecan Crusted Chicken with amazing Strawberry Chipotle Salsa - get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread | #SundaySupper @Flastrawberries
Delicious Pecan Crusted Chicken with amazing Strawberry Chipotle Salsa - get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread | #SundaySupper @Flastrawberries
Delicious Pecan Crusted Chicken with amazing Strawberry Chipotle Salsa - get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread | #SundaySupper @Flastrawberries

Pecan Crusted Chicken with Strawberry Chipotle Salsa

Constance Smith – Cosmopolitan Cornbread

You can enjoy the flavors of spring, with this fantastic recipe for pecan crusted chicken topped with a gorgeous salsa of chipotle and strawberries!

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Entrées
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 487 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 c finely diced red onion
  • 1 Tb coconut oil
  • 1 c diced Florida strawberries
  • 1 Tb minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, seeds removed
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 c finely chopped pecans, pulse them in a food processor
  • 3/4 c panko bread crumbs
  • 6 chicken breast cutlets, 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2/3 c plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tb butter, more if needed
  • 2 Tb extra virgin olive oil, more if needed

Instructions
 

  • To begin, you’ll sauté the red onion in a skillet with the coconut oil. When they are just tender, toss in the diced strawberries and a minced chipotle pepper. Stir these together and let them cook for about 4 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in the honey and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Remove it from the heat and set this aside for now.
  • Lightly salt & pepper each side of the chicken cutlets and set them aside for a moment.
  • In a dish, combine the finely chopped pecans and the panko bread crumbs. Stir them together and set it aside.
  • Place the chicken cutlets in a large zip-lock bag and pour in the yogurt. Close the bag and give it a shake to thoroughly coat the chicken with the yogurt.
  • Remove the chicken fillets from the bag and dredge them in the breading mixture, coating both sides.
  • In two large non-stick skillets, heat a tablespoon each of butter and extra virgin olive in each skillet over medium high heat.
  • Cook the chicken until it is golden brown on each side and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Add additional butter & oil if needed.
  • Serve the chicken topped with your wonderful strawberry chipotle salsa.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cCalories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 708mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Nutritional information is auto-generated and the accuracy is not guaranteed.

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14 thoughts on “Pecan Crusted Chicken with Strawberry Chipotle Salsa”

  1. Oh what a combo! I bet the sweet strawberry salsa is so perfect with this crunchy pecan crusted chicken! This is for sure going to make an appearance very soon on our dinner menu!

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