* 1 cup(s) pecans
* 2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
* 1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
* 1 teaspoon(s) paprika
* 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
* Cayenne
* 1 egg
* 2 tablespoon(s) water
* 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
* 3 tablespoon(s) cooking oil
* 1 cup(s) mayonnaise
* 2 tablespoon(s) grainy or Dijon mustard
* 1/2 teaspoon(s) white-wine vinegar
* 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar
* 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1. In a food processor, pulse the pecans with the cornstarch, thyme, paprika, 1 1/4 teaspoons of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne until the nuts are chopped fine. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
2. Whisk together the egg and the water in a small bowl. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture and then into the nut mixture.
3. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes longer.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, parsley, a pinch of cayenne and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve the chicken with the mustard dipping sauce.
5. Menu Suggestion: The crisp coating on the chicken invites a creamy potato gratin alongside. Green beans, perhaps sautéed in bacon fat, would taste great, too.
6. Wine Recommendation: The combination of the sweet pecans and the assertive mustard sauce lends itself to either a crisp sparkling wine or a stainless-steel-fermented sauvignon blanc from California.
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