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                         MUSTARD PECAN CHICKEN

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry                          Main dish

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2                    Whole chicken breasts, split
                       OR
  4                    -Half chicken breasts, split
                       - (skinless and boneless)
                       -  slightly flattened
                       -  and patted dry
                       Flour -- seasoned with
                       Salt
                       Pepper -- and
    1/4   ts           Crumbled dried tarragon
                       - (for dredging)
  3       tb           Dijon mustard
    1/2   c            Finely chopped pecans
  2       tb           Unsalted butter
  1       t            Vegetable oil

 LIGHTLY DREDGE THE CHICKEN in the seasoned flour, patting to remove any
 excess. Brush 1 side of each breast generously with mustard. Pat the pecans
 into the mustard. Turn and repeat on the other side. Place the chicken in a
 flat dish, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes. In a large heavy skillet,
 heat the butter and oil just until the butter foams. Add the chicken
 breasts and saute them over medium-high heat until the pecans are lightly
 browned, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook the second side for an additional 2
 minutes. Remove at once.



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