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HONEY CRUSTED PECAN CHICKEN 8/13/07

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 (6-ounce each) chicken breast halves, skinned
8 (4-ounce each) chicken drumsticks, skinned
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups cornflakes, finely crushed
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
cooking spray

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle chicken pieces evenly with salt and pepper; set aside.

Combine honey, mustard, paprika and garlic powder in a small bowl; stir well.

Combine crushed cornflakes and pecans in a shallow dish; stir well.

Brush both sides of chicken with honey mixture, then dredge in the cornflake/pecan mixture.

Place chicken pieces on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray.

Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until done.