Lunch: Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Maple-Squash Mash

Recipe by Frank P. Melodia Our holiday present for you: easy-to-make, time-saving meals for this very hectic time of year. Serve this Pecan-Crusted Chicken with a salad of bitter greens.

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Chicken Breast

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Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen

Ingredients

1 butternut squash
2 tbsp. canola oil
3/4 c. pecans
1 slice white or whole-wheat bread
1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
whites from 2 large eggs
2 tbsp. cornstarch
3 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
prepared horseradish sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Toss butternut squash with 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in a shallow roasting pan. Roast 22 minutes, tossing several times, until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, pulse pecans, bread, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and cayenne in a food processor until nuts are finely ground. Transfer to a sheet of waxed paper. In a small bowl, whisk egg whites and cornstarch.
When squash is tender, transfer to a medium bowl and mash with maple syrup, butter, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, until fairly smooth; cover with foil. Keep oven on.
Dip chicken breasts first in egg-white mixture, then in pecan crumbs to coat. Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and brown 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Place skillet in oven and roast 5 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
Spoon Maple-Squash Mash onto plates; top with chicken. Serve with horseradish sauce.

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