Ingredients

16 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts , butterflied and lightly pounded (4-4 oz. pieces)

1/2 cup chopped pecans , divided, 1/4 cup finely ground and 1/4 cup coarsely ground

1 eggs , beaten

4 egg whites , beaten

2 pinch black pepper , freshly ground, to taste

2 pinch salt , to taste (optional)

2 tbsp safflower oil (oil for frying)

Preparation

1 Season the chicken with salt (optional) and freshly ground black pepper. Combine the eggs and egg whites in a bowl. 2 Dip the chicken into the finely chopped nuts and coat. 3 Next, dip the chicken into the beaten egg mixture, and then into the coarsely ground nuts, coating evenly. 4 Fry the chicken on medium heat until golden brown, approximately 4 minutes per side. 5 When removing the chicken, handle with care, and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. 6 Season with salt (optional) and pepper to taste, and serve.