PECAN CRUNCH CHICKEN 
2 broiler-fryer chickens, cut into serving pieces
1/2 c. butter
1 c. buttermilk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 c. all purpose flour
1 c. chopped Georgia pecans
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tbsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. sesame seeds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place butter in 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish and put into oven to melt. Combine buttermilk and egg. Combine flour, pecans, paprika, salt, pepper and sesame seeds. Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk mixture, then place in plastic bag with flour mixture. Shake well to coat chicken lightly. Place skin side down in baking pan; turn pieces to coat with butter. Bake 1 1/4 hours or until fork-tender and golden brown. Serves 8.

 

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