Pecan Crusted Chicken

Nutrition at a Glance Per serving: 183 calories, 28 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates, 7 g fat (less than 1 g saturated), 66 mg cholesterol, less than 1 fiber, 379 mg sodium

• 1 large egg white
• 2 tablespoons minced toasted pecans
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 small ¼ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
• trimmed of visible fat Low-sugar, low-fat honey mustard
• salad dressing or Dijon mustard to taste (optional)

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly mist a small nonstick baking sheet with olive oil spray. In a small, shallow bowl, beat the egg white with a fork. In a small bowl, combine the pecans, parsley, and salt. Spread half of the mixture on a sheet of waxed paper. Dip 1 chicken breast into the egg white to coat. Place the smooth side of the breast on the nut mixture. Press to adhere. Place the breast, nut side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
• Repeat with the second breast and place on the baking sheet, not ouching the other breast. Bake for 20 minutes or until no longer pink. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with honey mustard dressing or Dijon mustard for dipping, if desired.
• To toast the pecans, spread them in a single layer on a small nonstick baking sheet. Place on the top rack in a preheated 350°F oven. Bake, watching closely, for 2 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.