For chicken :
4 x 4 ounce chicken breasts
3 cups chopped pecans
2 cups flour
3 large eggs
1 ounce milk
For glazed pecans :
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
for salad :
1 head romaine lettuce
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1 can mandarin oranges
1/2 cup craisins
For chicken breasts :
Mix 2 cups pecans with 1-cup flour and pulsate in Cuisinart or food processor/chopper. Mix eggs and milk for batter.
Place leftover flour in one bowl, egg batter in second bowl, and pecan flour in third bowl.
Coat chicken first in flour, then in egg batter and thirdly in pecan flour.
Sauté chicken breasts in vegetable oil over medium heat until browned on both sides.
Bake chicken breasts in oven at 350°F for 7 to 8 minutes or until fully cooked, cool and slice.
For glazed pecans :
Mix chopped pecans with brown sugar and water and heat, set aside.
For salad :
Toss romaine lettuce with glazed pecans, balsamic vinaigrette, mandarin oranges, craisins and bleu cheese crumbles, Top with sliced chicken.
NOTE:
Craisins are partially dehydrated sweetened cranberries