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Cajun Pecan Chicken

1 1/2 cups pecan halves

1/3 cup unflavored bread crumbs

3/4 tsp salt

3/4 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp ground white pepper

1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

1/4 tsp ground red pepper

1/2 cup buttermilk

3 lb chicken cut up

2 Tbs butter, melted

 

In food processor combine nuts, bread crumbs, salt, paprika, oregano and peppers, process until nuts are chopped.  Transfer to a plastic bag.  Pour buttermilk into a medium bowl.  Dip chicken into buttermilk, then add to bag with pecan mixture and shake.  Arrange in greased 13x9 baking pan in a single layer, drizzle with butter and bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes.  

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