Lighter Pecan Crusted Chicken With Praline Cream

Name: Lighter Pecan Crusted Chicken With Praline Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 236.59 ml pecans, crushed; 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 59.14 ml oil; 236.59 ml flour; 4.92 ml dried thyme, chopped; 4.92 ml dried basil, chopped; 1 egg; 118.29 ml water; 118.29 ml low-fat milk; 59.14 ml pecans, chopped; 59.14 ml praline liqueur; 354.88 ml fat free Greek yogurt

Submitted by Mamas Kitchen Hope

"I worked to lighten recipe#82702 and loved the results. Still not a healthy meal but oh so elegant and wonderful for a special occasion! Hope you enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

236.59 ml pecans, crushed
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
59.14 ml oil
236.59 ml flour
4.92 ml dried thyme, chopped
4.92 ml dried basil, chopped
1 egg
118.29 ml water
118.29 ml low-fat milk
59.14 ml pecans, chopped
59.14 ml praline liqueur
354.88 ml fat free Greek yogurt

directions

Combine flour and pecans and season to taste using salt, pepper, thyme and basil.
In mixing bowl combine egg, water and milk. Using a wire whisk whip ingredients until well blended.Season with salt and pepper.
Dip chicken in egg wash and then in pecan flour shaking off excess.
In heavy skillet heat oil over medium heat. Pan fry chicken until golden brown on both sides for approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
Drain all but 1 teaspoon of oil from skillet keeping pan drippings. Add pecans and saute 1 minute. Remove from heat and deglaze with praline liqueur.
Return to flame being careful as liqueur will ignite.
Add yogurt and bring to a simmer. Season to taste using salt and pepper.
Place chicken breast in the center of a ten inch plate and top with a dollop of the praline cream.